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1kD — Execution

Funds United Kingdom infant brain development research programs focused on translational collaboration.

The 1kD program is a $45 million Wellcome Leap initiative focused on the first thousand days of infant life — roughly ages 0 to 3 — a developmental window with outsized long-term consequences for brain health. Program Director Dr. Holly Baines leads a multi-team effort to develop integrated models and measurement tools for brain network development in infants, with a specific performance target: c

Brain network development measurement and scalable interventions targeting executive function improvement in infants during the first thousand days of life (ages 0–3).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$45M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: wellcomeleap.org