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FORM

Funds United Kingdom maternal and infant microbiome research to improve long-term health outcomes.

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FORM is a $50 million Wellcome Leap program investigating the maternal and infant gut microbiome's role in shaping infant immune and metabolic health outcomes. The program applies Wellcome Leap's ARPA-for-health model — outcome-targeted, multi-team, compressed timeline — to a research area where mechanistic understanding has lagged clinical relevance. Performer teams work on 3-year contracts, with…

What this grant funds

Maternal and infant gut microbiome research examining the relationship between microbiome composition and infant immune and metabolic outcomes, funded as 3-year performer contracts under a $50M program.

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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.36 months
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.$50M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: wellcomeleap.org