Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science 2026 (With up to US$1  million in Funding)

  • Published: May 20, 2026
  • Deadline: September 18, 2026
  • Category: Contest Grants

Nature is currently accepting applications for its Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science 2026. Interested applicants are encoruaged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science

This program is designed by Wellcome and Nature to celebrate breakthroughs in mental health science. It aims to accelerate translation, influence policy and transform lives by championing new pharmacological, psychological, social and digital interventions from around the world. 

  • Sponsor Organisation: Nature

Benefits of Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science

  • 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.

Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science 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.  
  • We welcome applications from around the world.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

18 September, 2026

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