The Wellcome Mental Health Award 2026 provides £1–4 million in funding for international research teams studying physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression among young people aged 10–18. Applications close on 14 July 2026.
International Funding Opportunities
- Youth Development Grants
| Funding Opportunity | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Mental Health Award: Using Physical Activity and Circadian-Based Interventions to Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Young People |
| Funding Organization | Wellcome |
| Grant Amount | £1 million to £4 million |
| Number of Awards | Approximately 5–10 projects |
| Eligible Applicants | Collaborative research teams led by established researchers |
| Research Focus | Physical activity and circadian-based interventions for anxiety and depression |
| Target Population | Young people aged 10–18 years |
| Project Duration | 3–4 years |
| Geographic Eligibility | Worldwide (excluding mainland China) |
| Application Deadline | 14 July 2026, 15:00 BST |
| Funding Type | Research Grant |
| Official Website | Wellcome Funding Programme |
researchers searching for international mental health research grants, youth depression funding opportunities, adolescent anxiety intervention funding, Wellcome grants, and public health research funding may find this programme particularly relevant. The Mental Health Award 2026 aims to generate evidence-based solutions that can be scaled globally to improve mental health outcomes among children and adolescent
Key Highlights
- Funding available from £1 million to £4 million
- Supports 5–10 research projects globally
- Focus on youth anxiety and depression
- Encourages innovative physical activity interventions
- Supports research into sleep and circadian rhythm mechanisms
- Open to international collaborative research teams
- Project duration of 3–4 years
- Application deadline: 14 July 2026 at 15:00 BST
- For full details of the grant visit wellcome official website