The Wellcome Prize 2026 for Mental Health Science (US$1 million prize) – Opportunities For Africans

The Wellcome Prize 2026 for Mental Health Science (US$1 million prize)

The Wellcome Prize 2026 for Mental Health Science (US$1 million prize)

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1 Application Deadline: 18 September 2026

Applications are now open for the **2026 Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science.**The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature champions new interventions that can transform the lives of people affected by anxiety,depression and psychosis. One winning team will receive US$1 million, with three finalists awarded US$250,000 each to accelerate adoption.

Requirements

• The Prize is open to research teams developing new, effective interventions for anxiety,depression or psychosis.
• Eligible teams may be based at universities, research institutes, hospitals, government or not-for-profit organisations, or small and medium sized enterprises.
• The Wellcome Prize welcome applications from around the world.

Benefits

• One overall Prize winner will receive US$1 million. Three runners-up will be awarded US$250,000 each.
• Beyond financial backing,the prize will provide visibility, connections and practical support to help winning interventions progress towards adoption and policy integration.

Application Timeline:

• Applications open: 14 May 2026
• Applications close: 18 September 2026
• Shortlist announced: April 2027
• Finalists announced: May 2027
• Winner announced: June 2027

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