ClosedWellcomegrant
Mental Health Award: Advancing target validation for novel mental health drug discovery
- Deadline
- 26 March 2026
- Budget
- £700,000
- Eligibility
- EU
This call has closed (deadline was 26 March 2026). Many programmes repeat annually — check the official page for the next round, or browse currently open calls.
About this call
Funding for validation activities for novel targets with a clear therapeutic concept and strong biological rationale related to early intervention in anxiety, depression and/or psychosis.
Focus areas
Mental HealthDrug DiscoveryNeuroscience
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Data sourced from Wellcome Trust, last checked 30 November 2025. Always verify details on the official call page before applying.