Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science 2026

Deadline: Sep 18, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science 2026 is now accepting applications. This prestigious program, designed by Wellcome and Nature, celebrates breakthroughs in mental health science. It aims to accelerate translation, influence policy, and transform lives by championing innovative interventions in pharmacological, psychological, social, and digital domains.

🏆 About the Prize

This program is a collaboration between Wellcome and Nature to recognize and support groundbreaking advancements in mental health science. The initiative focuses on:

Accelerating the translation of research into practical applications.
Influencing policy to improve mental health outcomes.
Transforming lives through innovative interventions.

💰 Benefits

Grand Prize: One overall winner will receive US$1 million.
Runners-Up: Three runners-up will each be awarded US$250,000.
Additional benefits include:
- Increased visibility for winning interventions.
- Connections and networking opportunities.
- Practical support to help interventions progress toward adoption and policy integration.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Prize is open to research teams working on new, effective interventions for anxiety, depression, or psychosis. Eligible applicants include:

Teams based at:
- Universities
- Research institutes
- Hospitals
- Government or not-for-profit organizations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Applications are welcomed from teams worldwide.

📅 Application Date and Process

Deadline: 18 September 2026
To apply, visit the official application website.

The Prize is sponsored by Nature.

For more details, visit the official Nature - Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science.

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.

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