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Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards
Rolling. Climate and health intersection.
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The Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards fund research exploring the intersection of climate change and human health, offering up to £5 million over five years. The call is open to researchers and teams globally working on any aspect of climate-health impacts, from disease modelling to adaptation and policy; single PIs and small consortia are eligible. Wellcome operates this as a rolling call with no fixed deadline cycle.
Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Up to £5M |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | No — single PI or team |
| Application | 2-stage |
| TRL | Any |
| Frequency | Continuous |
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and teams working at the intersection of climate change and human health
- •Single PIs or small research teams (single-centre or cross-institutional)
- •Applicants based at any institution globally
- •Projects spanning basic science, epidemiology, adaptation, policy, or systems approaches to climate-health risks
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, no fixed closing date; applications reviewed on a continuous cycle
- •Two-stage process: outline proposal followed by full application and panel review
- •Funded projects run up to five years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Wellcome prioritises novelty and feasibility in equal measure, frame the climate-health angle clearly, not as an afterthought to existing health research.
- ✓The panel includes climate and health experts; avoid jargon from only one discipline and show you understand the integration.
- ✓Rolling deadlines favour early submission, outline proposals reviewed against the most recent cohort, so timing within a round can matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Wellcome Climate Impacts Award fund?
Up to £5 million per project over a five-year period.
Who is eligible to apply for the Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards?
Researchers and teams globally working on climate and health intersections; single PIs and small teams are both eligible.
Is there a fixed deadline for the Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards?
No, the call is rolling with no fixed closing date; applications are reviewed continuously on a two-stage basis.
Can an institution outside the UK apply for the Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards?
Yes, researchers and institutions globally are eligible to apply.
What is the application process for the Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards?
Applications proceed through two stages: an outline proposal followed by a full application and panel review for shortlisted candidates.
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