Reports
Find out about us through our annual reports, financial statements and reviews, or read other reports about our work.
2018
- Wellcome Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018 [PDF 1.7MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018 [PDF 1.8MB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018 [PDF 646KB]
2017
- Wellcome Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements 2017 [PDF 1.5MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2017 [PDF 1.5MB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2017 [PDF 611KB]
2016
- Wellcome Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements 2016 [PDF 1.9MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2016 [PDF 1.4MB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements [PDF 274KB]
2015
- Wellcome Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements 2015 [PDF 1.6MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2015 [PDF 275KB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2015 [PDF 261KB]
2014
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2014 [PDF 1.3MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2014 [PDF 275KB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2014 [PDF 264KB]
2013
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2013 [PDF 1.2MB]
- Summarised Annual Report and Financial Statements 2013 [PDF 1MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2013 [PDF 649KB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2013 [PDF 684KB]
2012
- Summarised Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012 [PDF 255KB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012 [PDF 644KB]
- The Wellcome Trust Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012 [PDF 661KB]
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012 [PDF 2.4MB]
2011
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2011 [PDF 2MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2011 [PDF 616KB]
2010
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2010 [PDF 740KB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2010 [PDF 2.1MB]
2009
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009 [PDF 632KB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009 [PDF 154KB]
2008
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2008 [PDF 887KB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2008 [PDF 136KB]
2007
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2007 [PDF 1.2MB]
- Wellcome Trust Finance plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2007 [PDF 112KB]
2006
Exploring good clinical practice in clinical trials [PDF 124KB]
Our workshop with the Gates Foundation and the Academy of Medical Sciences looked at how the current guidelines for clinical trials could be improved, and possible alternative approaches.
Brexit and Beyond: clinical trials [PDF 969KB]
We explore options for the regulation of clinical trials in the UK after Brexit.
Review of Ofsted inspection reports 2018 [PDF 873KB]
Wellcome’s most recent review of how Ofsted school inspections comment on science.
What pupils think of science in primary schools [PDF 1.3MB]
We look at pupils’ views of science and how these link to the practice and experience of their science leaders.
Understanding the 'State of the nation' report of UK primary science education [PDF 1.4MB]
We conduct deeper interviews with teachers to explore the findings of our 'State of the nation' report.
Addressing antimicrobial resistance in the environment [PDF 1.9MB]
This scientific white paper looks at the evidence about how antimicrobial resistance in the environment is impacting human health, and at how the risks can be addressed. It summarises discussions from the International Environmental AMR forum, held in April 2018.
Addressing antimicrobial resistance in the environment: executive summary [PDF 638KB]
A summary of the findings of our scientific white paper, which looks at the evidence about how antimicrobial resistance in the environment is impacting human health, and at how the risks can be addressed.
Data policy models for funding bodies [PDF 858KB]
How funders can work with the research community to improve data access, governance and management.
Brexit and Beyond briefing [PDF 530KB]
Our recommendations on EU-UK science and innovation post-Brexit.
Brexit and Beyond: case studies on EU funding [PDF 30KB]
Case studies on EU funding, including the areas of epigenomics, dementia, reputation and innovation.
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance: sharing industry data [PDF 1.1MB]
Recommendations from a pilot project to openly publish human antimicrobial resistance surveillance data generated and collected by the pharmaceutical industry. The project was led by the Open Data Institute and funded by Wellcome.
Empowering UK universities: how strategic institutional support helps research thrive [PDF 1.2MB]
Through a series of case studies, we demonstrate how strategic institutional support has helped research thrive in universities across the UK.
Wellcome gender pay gap report 2018 [PDF 217KB]
Data about Wellcome's 2018 gender pay gap and the actions we're taking to close it.
UK access to EU research framework programmes [PDF 764KB]
We look at how science should be included in the framework for a future EU-UK relationship.
Improving collaboration between the European Commission and private foundations [PDF 482KB]
We discuss ways to improve collaboration between the European Commission and private foundations.
Joint statement: improving collaboration between the European Commission and private foundations [PDF 532KB]
With 11 other organisations, we sign a joint statement on ways to improve collaboration between the European Commission and private foundations.
Joint statement on International Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance Forum [PDF 317KB]
summary of the discussions at the forum, which looked at opportunities to better understand and help reduce the impact of environmental AMR on human health.
Ethical, social and political challenges of artificial intelligence in health [PDF 5MB]
How AI is being used in healthcare, how it could be used in the near future, and what ethical, social, and political challenges these current and prospective uses present.
Being strategic: a guide for governing boards [PDF 149KB]
Our guide is designed to help governing boards decide their values and vision, create their strategy and measure progress.
Wellcome's gender pay gap report 2017 [PDF 233KB]
Details about Wellcome's 2017 gender pay gap, and the measures we're taking to eradicate it.
Wellcome Global Monitor Questionnaire Development Report [PDF 939KB]
A report about how the questionnaire for the Global Monitor was developed to collect people's views about science and key health challenges.
Developing great subject teaching [PDF 2.4MB]
A key finding of our report is that teachers are less likely to participate in subject-specific CPD than generic pedagogic CPD, even though it is more beneficial.
Building a Strong Future for European Science: Brexit and Beyond [PDF 641KB]
Our view on how a new EU-UK research partnership should work, drawing on what we learned from the Future Partnership Project.
What's it worth? [PDF 149KB]
A briefing on the economic benefits of musculoskeletal disease research in the UK.
Consultation on the future EU-UK relationship on research and innovation [PDF 337KB]
Together with the Royal Society, we asked individuals and organisations from across the UK and EU for their recommendations about how future research and innovation partnerships should work after Brexit.
Evidence synthesis on the EU-UK relationship on research and innovation [PDF 383KB]
A synthesis of the existing evidence on the EU-UK relationship on research and innovation, produced by the Royal Society.
The science content in primary initial teacher training (ITT) [PDF 840KB]
As part of our work to transform primary science education, we commissioned research to look at how supported new teachers feel to teach science in primary schools.
Call to Action on Antimicrobial Resistance [PDF 1.9MB]
The key outcomes from the Call to Action on Antimicrobial Resistance event, organised by Wellcome in partnership with the UK, Ghanaian and Thai governments and the UN Foundation.
Improving science teacher retention [PDF 1.3MB]
We explore how access to continuing professional development helps to keep more teachers in the classroom.
'State of the nation' report of UK science education [PDF 1.6MB]
We commissioned CFE Research to look at the amount and nature of science taught in primary schools across the UK, and to monitor and evaluate the impact of our primary science campaign.
Sustaining global action on antimicrobial resistance [PDF 1.1MB]
A summary of what’s been achieved in the last year since leaders met at the UN General Assembly 2016 and made declarations to commit to work on drug-resistant infections.
Review of Ofsted inspection reports 2016/17 [PDF 78KB]
A review of the nature and frequency of science reporting in Ofsted inspection reports in the school year 2016/17.
Understanding mental health in the research environment [PDF 3.4MB]
Commissioned by Wellcome and the Royal Society, RAND's literature review explores the mental health needs of researchers and the interventions that can be used to support them.
Science and the youth sector: context matters for disadvantaged young people and informal science activities [PDF 1.1MB]
Our report assesses the impact of informal science activities on young people when delivered by youth workers.
Science and the youth sector: how to communicate with youth workers [PDF 740KB]
A guide for science communicators to use if they want to engage with the youth sector to develop or run informal science learning activities for disadvantaged young people.
Science and the youth sector: the context of youth workers [PDF 722KB]
Our report looks at what motivates youth workers, what their priorities are, and some of the challenges they face.
Longitudinal population studies strategy [PDF 166KB]
Our new strategy for funding longitudinal population studies.
Transforming UK translation [PDF 99KB]
Eight commitments from the Academy of Medical Science, Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal Society and Wellcome to create a culture that allows research and translation to thrive.
Regulation and governance of health research: five years on [PDF 652KB]
Report of a joint Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer Research UK and Wellcome workshop on the regulation and governance of health research in the UK.
The diversity dividend? [PDF 4.1MB]
Briefing paper by a team from the University of Sheffield looking at the evidence for the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive biomedical and health research community.
Diversity in grant awarding and recruitment at Wellcome [PDF 1.4MB]
A summary of research by the Bridge Group on diversity in grant awarding and recruitment at Wellcome, and recommendations for how to turn our vision of diversity into reality.
The Impact of Collaboration: the value of UK medical research to EU science and health [PDF 395KB]
Joint report on the value of UK medical research to EU science and health.
Review of diversity and inclusion literature and an evaluation of methodologies and metrics relating to health research [PDF 1.8MB]
A review by a team from the University of Sheffield looking at the evidence for the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive biomedical and health research community.
Young people’s awareness and attitudes towards machine learning [PDF 205KB]
Part of our Science Education Tracker, this report explores awareness of, and attitudes towards, machine learning among young people aged 14-19.
Young people’s attitudes towards biomedicine [PDF 221KB]
Part of our Science Education Tracker, this report explores young people’s attitudes towards biomedical research.
Cardiovascular polypill [PDF 1MB]
We commissioned Global Life Sciences to assess the evidence to date for the polypill in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Young people’s views on science education [PDF 1.1MB]
Our Science Education Tracker is a survey of young people’s attitudes towards and experiences of science education and careers.
Protecting Mental Health: acting early against anxiety and depression [PDF 141KB]
Report of evidence from the Frontiers meeting on Protecting Mental Health - acting early against anxiety and depression.
The current state of research management in Africa [PDF 171KB]
A review of what research management in Africa currently looks like, and where the gaps are.
The current state of research management in India [PDF 135KB]
A review of what research management in India currently looks like, and where the gaps are.
A review of Ofsted inspection reports: science [PDF 127KB]
We review how Ofsted school inspections comment on science.
The Coalition for Research and Innovation: overview [PDF 200KB]
The Coalition for Research and Innovation (CARI) aims to encourage African nations to increase investment in research and development and to set their own research agendas, working alongside global partners.
The Art of Health [PDF 6.3MB]
This report is based on discussions at our annual international engagement workshop, which was held in Mumbai, India, in 2016. It explored the use of creative and artistic methods in engaging communities with science and health research.
Clinical trial networks for antibiotic development [PDF 987KB]
The results from our workshop exploring the use of clinical trial networks for antibiotic development and why they’re important.
Clinical trial networks for antibiotic development: infographics [PDF 7MB]
Our infographics explore how a network could make clinical trials for antibiotics more effective, and how it could be sustained.
Building and sustaining data infrastructures [PDF 531KB]
This commissioned review looks at the data infrastructure provision available to Wellcome-funded researchers and suggests areas where improvements could be helpful.
Interoperability standards [PDF 288KB]
We commissioned a review looking at interoperability standards for digital research outputs.
Developing skills for managing research data and software in open research [PDF 365KB]
We explore potential gaps in data management skills and capacity, and how these needs can be met in future.
Embedding cultures and incentives to support open research [PDF 271KB]
This commissioned review focuses on how cultures and incentives can be embedded to support open research.
Ensuring global equity in global research [PDF 338KB]
A commissioned review looking at how to make sure data sharing benefits research globally.
Evidence for action on antimicrobial resistance [PDF 3.1MB]
We propose concrete interventions to combat the real and growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Evidence for action on antimicrobial resistance: supplementary information [PDF 2.7MB]
A summary of the discussions at our summit on antimicrobial resistance, a review of the different policy options available, and supporting literature.
Evidence for action on antimicrobial resistance: Nature article [PDF 47KB]
Nature comment piece by Jeremy Farrar and Sally Davies on antimicrobial resistance.
International public engagement: gathering views of engagement with research across Africa and India [PDF 721KB]
We examine attitudes to public engagement with research across our funding portfolio in low- and middle-income countries.
Art in Global Health [PDF 3.3MB]
Insights and considerations for people who are interested in running artist residencies in health research programmes, based on feedback from Wellcome Collection's Art in Global Health project.
Teacher Voice Omnibus Survey data [PDF 437KB]
The key findings from seven questions commissioned by Wellcome as part of the Teacher Voice Omnibus survey, carried out by the NFER.
Wellcome Trust Monitor: Wave 3 summary report [PDF 442KB]
Our Monitor survey explores the public's thoughts on medical research, science and health. Every three years we survey hundreds of adults and young people across the UK.
Wellcome Trust Monitor: Wave 3 full report [PDF 1.8MB]
Our Monitor survey explores the public's thoughts on medical research, science and health. Every three years we survey hundreds of adults and young people across the UK.
A rapid evidence review of practical independent research projects in science [PDF 873KB]
This report includes a literature review, interviews with key informants and five international case studies.
Reflections from Wellcome on the impact of doing research projects [PDF 2.1MB]
We highlight the key findings of our review of practical independent research projects in science, and suggest possible next steps.
Time for action: positive steps to combat antimicrobial resistance at a national level [PDF 97KB]
A summary of areas for immediate action, discussed at our summit on antimicrobial resistance.
Public attitudes to commercial access to health data [PDF 2.8MB]
We commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake research into public attitudes towards commercial organisations accessing health, medical and genetic data.
‘STEM-ulating’ Youth Workers: a collaboration with the Prince's Trust [PDF 695KB]
An overview of our training scheme for youth workers from the Prince’s Trust Fairbridge programme.
‘STEM-ulated’ Youth Workers: examples of STEM sessions developed by staff at The Prince's Trust [PDF 865KB]
Details of the activities run by the Prince’s Trust Fairbridge staff after training from experts in informal science learning.
Developing the Science Education Tracker [PDF 377KB]
We commissioned focus groups to explore young people’s attitudes towards science.
Alternatives to antibiotics [PDF 146KB]
We commissioned a review on antibiotic alternatives, which was published in The Lancet.
Exploring barriers to public engagement by UK researchers: research results [PDF 145KB]
Infographic showing the findings of a national survey on the factors that affect public engagement by researchers across the UK.
Factors affecting public engagement by researchers [PDF 1.5MB]
A national survey, on behalf of a consortium of UK public research funders, into the factors that affect public engagement by researchers across the UK.
One science: life at the interface [PDF 399KB]
We brought together leading scientists, technologists, industrialists and innovators to explore how Wellcome could do more to support interdisciplinary research.
Digital phenotypes: health research in the digital age [PDF 178KB]
This Frontiers meeting explored how new digital technologies and the digital phenotype data they generate are changing approaches to biomedical research.
Review of the extent to which Ofsted reports mention science [PDF 132KB]
We carried out a preliminary review of Ofsted’s full school inspection reports of primary and secondary schools to see how many mentioned science.
Four diagnostic strategies for better-targeted antibiotic use [PDF 1.8MB]
We examined the potential use of diagnostic tools to guide antibiotic use in a range of common clinical scenarios.
Governance of data access [PDF 748KB]
Report by the Expert Advisory Group on Data Access giving recommendations on improvements to governance of data access for funders.
Exploring the consumer perspective on antimicrobial resistance [PDF 1.1MB]
We commissioned Good Business to explore what the public think about antimicrobial resistance.
Evaluating public engagement in the Wellcome Trust’s UK centres [PDF 1.4MB]
This report is based on conversations that took place at Wellcome's third annual UK centres' public engagement workshop.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 6 (2014) [PDF 811KB]
The sixth wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
The impact of a continuing professional development course for primary science specialists [ZIP 2.8MB]
These reports explore the quantifiable impacts and factors in schools that can influence the success of continuing professional development.
Assessing the research potential of access to clinical trial data [PDF 4.3MB]
We commissioned independent consultants Technopolis to study the types of clinical research that use data from trials.
Enabling data linkage to maximise the value of public health research data [PDF 1.7MB]
On behalf of the Public Health Research Data Forum, we commissioned research to explore the opportunities and challenges around data linkage in public health research.
Scholarly communication and peer review [PDF 487KB]
Commissioned by Wellcome, this report by the Research Information Network examines the current status and possible future direction for the peer review of research papers.
Global food matters: an appetite for engaging with research [PDF 2.3MB]
This report highlights the findings of our sixth annual international engagement workshop which took place in Botswana. Discussions focused on public and community engagement with changing food systems, health and the environment.
A framework for governance [PDF 641KB]
Our framework is designed to help governors take a strategic view of what matters in their school.
The UK’s innovation ecosystem [PDF 497KB]
We commissioned Bain & Company to look at the barriers that prevent life sciences research from being effectively translated into treatments, technologies and products.
Ensuring your research is ethical: a guide for Extended Project Qualification students [PDF 107KB]
This guide helps students to think about how research ethics applies to their own independent research projects.
Wellcome Trust clinical career tracker: results of wave 3 (2013) [PDF 357KB]
The third wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded clinical fellows.
Shaping the future of open innovation: a practical guide for life sciences organisations [PDF 2.4MB]
We explore how open collaborations in the life sciences are developing.
Primary science: is it missing out? [PDF 119KB]
Our recommendations for transforming primary science.
Enhancing discoverability of public health and epidemiology research data - report [PDF 1009KB]
Report assessing the discovery and use of major data sets in the public health and epidemiology research domain.
Questions for governors [PDF 849KB]
A framework to help school leaders and governors discuss ways to improve science and maths education.
Medical research: what’s it worth? Estimating the economic benefits of cancer-related research in the UK [PDF 2.1MB]
A study calculating the economic benefits of investment in cancer-related research by the taxpayer and charities in the UK.
Developing a strategic approach to public engagement in the Wellcome Trust’s UK centres [PDF 1.3MB]
Discussions from our second annual workshop for public engagement and outreach staff, researchers and directors working at our major UK biomedical science and medical humanities centres.
The perceived success of interventions in science education [PDF 596KB]
A study exploring the features of successful science education interventions.
Establishing incentives and changing cultures to support data access [PDF 698KB]
Report by the Expert Advisory Group on Data Access examining the factors that help and hinder individual researchers in making their data accessible.
Experiments in engagement [ZIP 1.8MB]
Our study identifies ten steps to maximise the success of engaging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with informal science activities.
Public health sciences: challenges and opportunities [PDF 254KB]
The Public Health Sciences Working Group, convened by Wellcome, consider the state of the public health sciences in the UK.
Developing an effective market for open access article processing charges [PDF 1.1MB]
A study exploring how research funders can encourage the development of a transparent and reasonably priced article processing charge funded open access market.
How neuroscience is affecting education [PDF 650KB]
This report presents data from a series of surveys that explored how neuroscience is affecting education and learning.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 5 (2013) [PDF 1.7MB]
The fifth wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 4 (2012) [PDF 155KB]
The fourth wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
Trust me I am a scientist: exploring the role of trust within international health research [PDF 994KB]
This report highlights the findings of our fifth annual international engagement workshop which took place in the UK. Discussions focused on achieving more ethical and effective community and public engagement with biomedical research.
Sharing our practice: successes and challenges of public engagement in the Wellcome Trust's UK centres [PDF 1.5MB]
In this workshop, Wellcome's centres came together to share their experiences. Discussions focused on audiences, formats, and drivers and challenges to engagement.
The deployment of primary science expertise [PDF 1.2MB]
We commissioned this study to understand more about how science and maths are led, managed and taught in primary schools in England.
Wellcome Trust clinical career tracker: results of wave 2 (2012) [PDF 93KB]
The second wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded clinical fellows.
Evaluation of In the Zone [PDF 121KB]
In the Zone was a large-scale public engagement and education initiative linked to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This report, written by ICF GHK Consulting, describes the evaluation findings.
Qualitative research into public attitudes to personal data and linking personal data [PDF 404KB]
We commissioned CM Insight to conduct some focus groups to give us a better understanding of people's attitudes towards their data.
Working with schools in STEM public engagement: approaches taken by Wellcome Trust-funded research centres [PDF 184KB]
This report looks at how research centres work with schools and the factors that encourage and hinder this work.
Wellcome Trust Monitor: Wave 2 [PDF 5.1MB]
Our Monitor survey explores the public's thoughts on medical research, science and health. Every three years we survey hundreds of adults and young people across the UK.
Population and Public Health 1990-2011: Wellcome portfolio review [PDF 608KB]
This portfolio review presents an analysis of developments in population and public health research between 1990 and 2011.
Assessment Framework Report 2012/13 [PDF 288KB]
This report includes qualitative and quantitative data from across Wellcome, describing outputs and achievements associated with our activities.
Developing great science subject leadership [PDF 341KB]
Guidance to help primary science leaders develop expertise in both teaching and leadership.
Risks and rewards: how PhD students choose their careers [PDF 1007KB]
We explore what draws an individual who has studied for a PhD to an academic science career, or to a career outside academia.
Wellcome Trust career tracker summary 2013 [PDF 271KB]
This report summarises our basic science career tracker and clinical career tracker. These are our annual online surveys that help us to follow the career paths of Wellcome-funded researchers.
Enabling the citation of datasets generated through public health research [PDF 755KB]
On behalf of the Public Health Research Data Forum, we commissioned the Digital Curation Centre to look at mechanisms that enable the citation of datasets generated by public health research.
Review of informal science learning [ZIP 3.9MB]
We commissioned two reports to examine and analyse the evidence on the provision of informal science learning and its value to science education.
Engaging with impact: how do we know if we have made a difference? [PDF 251KB]
This report highlights the findings of our fourth annual international engagement workshop which took place in South Africa. Discussions focused on how to tell whether engagement is achieving its aims.
A recommended code of governance for schools [PDF 97KB]
Our code aims to improve how school governing bodies work, including how they set strategic direction and how they evaluate their own performance.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 3 (2011) [PDF 188KB]
The third wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
Wellcome Trust clinical career tracker: results of wave 1 (2011) [PDF 141KB]
The first wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded clinical fellows.
Working together: making STEM happen in secondary schools [PDF 1.2MB]
This report explores the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in education.
Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust Camden STEM initiative [PDF 4.3MB]
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of Wellcome’s Camden STEM initiative, which provided funding to eight Camden schools to develop interdisciplinary projects.
Assessing public attitudes to health related findings in research [PDF 3.3MB]
During research involving human participants, researchers may discover something with significance to the participant's health; for example, an undiagnosed disease or risk of illness. This report explores public attitudes to this issue.
Malaria 1990-2009: Wellcome portfolio review [PDF 1.6MB]
This portfolio review presents an analysis of developments in malaria research between 1990 and 2009.
Impact of global environmental change on food/nutrition and water in relation to human health [PDF 291KB]
This workshop explored the challenges to human health posed by global envirnmental change and the availabilty of food/nutrition and water.
Primates in medical research [PDF 1019KB]
An introduction to the issues raised by the use of primates in medical research, produced by the Medical Research Council and Wellcome.
Acquisition of science subject knowledge and pedagogy in initial teacher training [PDF 650KB]
We commissioned Roger Lock and colleagues at the University of Birmingham to carry out a study of the subject content of one-year postgraduate training courses for secondary science teachers.
Exploring young people's views on science education [PDF 713KB]
Commissioned by Wellcome and carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research, this report looks at young people's experiences of science education and how they could be enhanced.
Human functional brain imaging 1990-2009: Wellcome portfolio review [PDF 1.5MB]
This portfolio review presents an analysis of developments in human functional brain imaging research between 1990 and 2009.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 2 (2010) [PDF 984KB]
The second wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
Wellcome Trust basic science career tracker: results of wave 1 (2009) [PDF 223KB]
The first wave of an online survey that enables us to follow the career paths of a selection of Wellcome-funded basic science researchers.
Review of research using non-human primates [PDF 1.5MB]
The BBSRC, MRC and Wellcome respond to the independent 'Review of research using non-human primates' led by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson.
Community engagement: under the microscope [PDF 878KB]
Discussions from the third in a series of workshops organised by Wellcome to examine public engagement with health research.
Public health workshop report: Department of Health White Paper - Healthy Lives, Healthy People [PDF 240KB]
This report outlines key themes identified at a public health workshop to discuss the Department of Health White Paper, 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People'.
Evaluation of the Darwin Education Initiative [PDF 830KB]
The findings from the evaluation of the Darwin Education Initiative (Darwin200).
Subject choice in STEM: factors influencing young people (aged 14-19) in education [PDF 5.2MB]
We commissioned the EPPI-Centre to examine why young people make the subject choices they do.
Attitudes of children and parents to key stage 2 science testing and assessment [PDF 8.4MB]
This report was commissioned by Wellcome to provide information on parents' and pupils' views of testing and assessment in science at key stage 2 (year 6).
Precompetitive drug boundaries: open innovation in drug discovery and development [PDF 646KB]
Our Frontiers meeting looked at open innovation strategies for drug discovery and development.
Human genetics 1990-2009: Wellcome portfolio review [PDF 1.5MB]
This portfolio review presents an analysis of developments in human genetics research between 1990 and 2009.
Assessment Framework Report 2009/10 [PDF 10MB]
Annual report outlining Wellcome’s achievements in relation to our Strategic Plan for 2010-20.
Telling stories: how the public can engage with science [PDF 251KB]
This report highlights the findings of our second annual international engagement workshop which took place in Bangalore. Discussions focused on how to engage the public in science.
Insight and exchange: an evaluation of the Wellcome Trust's Sciart programme [PDF 2.6MB]
Following the closure of our Sciart programme in 2006, we commissioned an independent evaluation to document its legacy and long-term impact.
Wellcome Trust medical humanities Frontiers meeting [PDF 247KB]
The highlights from our Frontiers meeting, including the key findings of our History of Medicine Review.
Wellcome Trust Monitor: Wave 1 [PDF 2.2MB]
Our Monitor survey explores the public's thoughts on medical research, science and health. Every three years we survey hundreds of adults and young people across the UK.
Towards consensus for best practice: the use of patient records from general practice for research [PDF 104KB]
This guidance is intended as the first step in a process to ensure that patients and GPs have confidence in the processes used to access patient information.
Assessment Framework Report 2008/09 [PDF 1.2MB]
The framework was established to enable progress to be tracked against our ten key indicators of progress set out in our Strategic Plan 2005-2010.
Ethical, legal and social issues arising from the use of genome-wide association studies in medical research [PDF 403KB]
This literature review identifies the key issues that have been raised by the use of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in genomics research.
Regulation and biomedical research: workshop [PDF 582KB]
Run by Wellcome and the Medical Research Council, this workshop explored how research involving human participants could be simplified.
Public attitudes to research governance: a qualitative study in a deliberative context [PDF 2.8MB]
This report presents findings from an in-depth research study that aimed to explore the role governance plays in shaping attitudes to biomedical research.
The use of electronic patient records for research and health benefit [PDF 706KB]
This Frontiers meeting brought together senior policy makers interested in developing a research service that is integrated within the NHS' national programme for IT.
Science for all: is public engagement engaging the public? [PDF 194KB]
This conference explored whether public engagement activities are successfully engaging all sectors of society.
Access to collections of data and materials for health research [PDF 230KB]
This report was commissioned by the Medical Research Council and Wellcome to review various issues around research access to population-based collections of data and materials in the UK.
Believers, seekers and sceptics [PDF 315KB]
We commissioned an extensive survey to find out what teachers think about continuing professional development.
Strategic plan 2005-2010: making a difference [PDF 2.2MB]
Our strategic aims and objectives for 2005-2010.
Primary horizons: starting out in science [PDF 2.1MB]
This study sets out to explore teachers' views and experiences of primary science education across the UK and to identify ways in which it could be improved.
Information and attitudes: consulting the public about biomedical science [PDF 424KB]
A report discussing methods of deliberation, consultation and public engagement about biomedical science, based on a survey of attitudes to gene therapy.
What do people think about gene therapy? [PDF 685KB]
We commissioned the National Centre for Social Research to find out what people in the UK thought about gene therapy and how their attitudes were formed.
Putting NHS research on the map: an analysis of scientific publications in England, 1990-97 [PDF 332KB]
In partnership with the London Regional Office of the NHS Executive, we map the state of research in the National Health Service.
Women and peer review: an audit of the Wellcome Trust's decision-making on grants [PDF 1.5MB]
We examine whether there is inadvertent sex discrimination in our grant-giving practices. The report summarises the study and its implications for women in biomedical science.
Investigating ethics and mental disorders [PDF 115KB]
This meeting looked at areas of current and potential research in the field of ethics and mental disorders.
UK Biobank ethics and governance framework [PDF 216KB]
Since the beginning of the project, the funders of the UK Biobank have been committed to an ethically sound approach to the collection, storage and use of samples, and to extensive public consultation to identify public concerns and priorities.
Costs and business models in scientific research publishing [PDF 639KB]
This report assesses the actual costs of publishing scientific, technical and medical research in peer-reviewed journals.
Life study: biology A-level in the 21st Century [PDF 244KB]
Commissioned by Wellcome and carried out by the Centre for Education and Industry at the University of Warwick, this report aims to stimulate discussion about the future role of biology A-level in schools.
Kilifi research ethics workshop: meeting report [PDF 115KB]
This workshop at our overseas programme in Kilifi, Kenya, brought together more than 40 researchers, fieldworkers and community liaison workers from Kenya and Britain to discuss research ethics.
Framework on the feedback of health-related findings in research [PDF 422KB]
A framework to help researchers identify and consider the relevant issues when designing and implementing a policy on the feedback of health-related findings in research.
Addressing genetics, delivering health [PDF 47KB]
A strategy for developing the education and training of health professionals in relation to new genetic technologies.
Translating pharmacogenetics research into practice: ethical and policy issues [PDF 229KB]
We hosted a meeting to explore the ethical implications and policy recommendations surrounding the implementation of pharmacogenetics.
Between macroethics and microrealities [PDF 469KB]
A collection of papers exploring a range of ethical issues in medicine and medical research, drawing on examples from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Sharing data from large-scale biological research projects [PDF 34KB]
In response to requests from the large-genome sequencing scientific community, Wellcome sponsored an international meeting in January 2003 to discuss pre-publication data release.
Economic analysis of scientific research publishing [PDF 236KB]
We look at how the economics of the publishing sector influences the dissemination of the research we fund.
From biobanks to biomarkers [PDF 1.6MB]
This conference looked at how to use the potential of human population genetics research to improve EU citizens' quality of health.
Review of the Wellcome Trust biomedical ethics programme [PDF 544KB]
The aim of the programme is to support research into the ethical, legal, social and public policy aspects of developments in biomedical science.
Review of Wellcome Trust PhD research training: the supervisor perspective [PDF 620KB]
This study explores the opinions and experiences of the academic supervisors of Wellcome-funded PhD students.
Radical thinking, creative solutions: career issues in UK academic research [PDF 1.9MB]
Our one-off conference was designed to encourage delegates to discuss the difficulties facing UK academic researchers, and how these barriers could be overcome.
The commodification of bioinformation: the Icelandic Health Sector Database (IHSD) [PDF 221KB]
A study by Dr Hilary Rose, City University and Gresham College, into the controversy surrounding the Icelandic Health Sector Database.
Valuable lessons: engaging with the social context of science in schools [PDF 314KB]
Commissioned by Wellcome and carried out by the Institute of Education, this report explores how teachers approach controversial topics raised by science in their lessons.
Who applies for research funding? [PDF 307KB]
We commissioned the National Centre for Social Research to investigate the grant application behaviour of researchers in the UK.
Science and the public: a review of science communication and public attitudes to science in Britain [PDF 1.5MB]
This report maps the provision of science communication with research by exploring public attitudes to science, engineering and technology.
Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust history of medicine programme [PDF 330KB]
Our review of the history of medicine in the UK.
The role of scientists in public debate [PDF 171KB]
Commissioned by Wellcome, Ipsos MORI undertook a survey to find out whether scientists consider themselves to be the people most responsible for, and best equipped to, communicate their scientific research and its implications to the public.
Review of Wellcome Trust PhD research training: the student perspective [PDF 1.8MB]
This study explores the experiences and expectations of Wellcome-funded PhD students receiving training on four-year PhD training programmes or three-year studentships.
Review of Wellcome Trust PhD research training: career paths of a 1988-1990 prize student cohort [PDF 1.6MB]
This study explores the opinions and experiences of a cohort of Wellcome-funded PhD students who received prize studentships between 1988 and 1990.