About

The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science, organized by the Wellcome Trust in collaboration with Nature, seeks to accelerate the development, adoption, and policy prioritization of innovative interventions addressing anxiety, depression, and psychosis. This global initiative aims to inspire enthusiasm for mental health science among policymakers, funders, and the public, thereby encouraging greater investment in research. The program provides not only substantial financial support but also visibility, connections, and practical assistance to help winning interventions progress toward adoption and integration into policy and practice. One winning team will receive USD 1 million, while three finalists will each be awarded USD 250,000.

Eligibility

Applications are open to research teams worldwide developing effective interventions for anxiety, depression, or psychosis. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutes, hospitals, government bodies, not-for-profit organizations, and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Teams must demonstrate the capacity to advance innovative interventions with measurable clinical benefit and potential for adoption in practice and policy.

Post Date: May 19, 2026