This award will support studies that explore the mechanisms and triggers for fungal adaptation, particularly in environments that are associated with disease and/or impacted by climate change. Awardees will generate important breakthroughs in the field, strengthen research networks, and empower future leaders in this field.
Successful applications will identify relevant climate-resilient and/or mental health interventions with a realistic potential for real-world application.
Eligibility: The administering organisation must be located in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or Low- or Middle-income Countries (apart from Mainland China). You can apply to this call if you are a team of researchers:
- Are an individual researcher or in a team. Team size will depend on the proposed research but should include 2-8 individuals, including the Lead Applicant. Team applications are encouraged but you are only allowed to be part of one application.
- Have expertise in fungal research and/or in research relating to understanding the molecular mechanisms that fuel environmental adaptation. This call aims to transform understanding through discovery-driven research, and collaborations that include partners from relevant disciplines, even if they don’t all have a background in fungal research, are encouraged.
Funding information: Up to £3 million for up to five years
Additional information: Wellcome’s Mental Health team have explained the call and its part in their Mental Health strategy in this webinar.
Key dates
- 27 November 2024: funding webinar where Wellcome staff to go over eligibility and Q&A at 14:00 GMT
- 28 January 2025 : full application deadline