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Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature is sponsored by Wellcome Trust. This prize champions new interventions that can transform the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, and psychosis. It aims to accelerate adoption, broaden reach, and build global impact, inspiring fresh enthusiasm for translating novel research into effective interventions.
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World’s largest global prize for mental health science launches # World’s largest global prize for mental health science launches The new Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with _Nature_, will celebrate breakthrough interventions for depression, anxiety and psychosis that deliver real benefits to the people who need them, with a $1 million prize. 14 May 2026 2-minute read * How will the prize be judged?
14 May 2026 2-minute read Across the world, millions of people are affected by mental health conditions, and only a tiny proportion have access to mental healthcare. Despite advances in science, too few breakthroughs are translated into real-world interventions. The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with _Nature_has been launched to champion innovation and drive progress in this critical area.
The prize is open to researchers, teams and small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Submissions must be backed by high-quality research, be informed by people with lived experience of mental health conditions and show clear potential to improve people's lives at scale. The overall winner will receive $1 million, with three finalists awarded $250,000 each.
The winners will also receive global recognition and practical support to help bring their interventions to the people that need them. ## How will the prize be judged? The prize is backed by Wellcome and Nature, both renowned globally for scientific excellence.
It will be judged by an expert panel against four key criteria: The strength of lived experience engagement will also be assesed. The aim of the prize is to prevent people from being held back by mental health challenges, and change the narrative on mental health to one of opportunity and progress. Research in mental health can change lives.
Scientific breakthroughs are already leading to more effective mental health treatments and better management of illnesses, offering hope for many people all over the world. Applications are open now. Applications must be submitted through the online form by 11:59pm UTC 00:00 on 18 September 2026 to be eligible.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 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 organizations, or small and medium-sized enterprises. Applications are welcomed from around the world. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US$1 million for one winner; US$250,000 each for three runners-up. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature are due September 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature is funded by Wellcome Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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