<p>Wellcome offers a a <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Grants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>grant</strong></a> for a research based in low- and middle-income countries to improve health systems in those locations.</p><h3>Grant types:</h3><p>You can chose from two types of grant:</p><ol><li>Research grants: These grants are for small and larger-scale projects.</li><li>Foundation grants: These grants support researchers who are conducting preliminary studies before designing research grant proposals. The grants are also for exploring possible innovations, under-researched areas and creative approaches.</li></ol><h3>Eligibility criteria:</h3><ol><li>You can apply to the Health Systems Research Initiative if your research is based in a low- or middle-income country.</li><li>The principal investigator for your study must be employed by an eligible organisation either in a low- or middle-income country or in the UK. If the principal investigator is based in the UK, there must be a clear partnership with, and scientific leadership from, co-investigators based in the countries where the project will take place.</li><li>Proposals should generate evidence on how to strengthen and improve health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Research findings should inform the delivery of evidence-based interventions or structural changes that are of direct relevance to decision makers.</li><li>You should describe how and why your project findings will have the potential to improve the health of people living in low- and middle-income countries.</li><li>Applications from multidisciplinary teams that include biomedical scientists and social scientists are encouraged.</li></ol><h3>Funding:</h3><p>This year, the Health Systems Research Initiative has about &pound;5 million to fund several awards. There are two types of grant. Both types include research expenses directly related to the study.</p><ol><li>Research grants: Approximately &pound;4 million is available to fund five to ten research grants. These grants normally last up to three years, with a maximum duration of five years. There are no budget limits.</li><li>Foundation grants: Each foundation grant has a maximum budget of &pound;200,000 and lasts for 24 months.</li></ol><p><strong>Note</strong>: the routine delivery of health services is not funded. Funding is available for research only.</p><div data-id="9141" data-type="opportunity_body"><h3>About Wellcome:</h3><p>Wellcome is a politically and financially independent foundation that supports researchers, takes on big health challenges, campaigns for better science and helps everyone get involved with science and health research. The foundation&rsquo;s funding supports over 14,000 people in more than 70 countries. In the next five years, it aims to spend up to &pound;5 billion helping thousands of curious, passionate people all over the world explore ideas in science, population health, medical innovation, the humanities, and social sciences and public engagement.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply for:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/Fully-Funded-Turkish-Government-Scholarships-for-Graduate-and-Undergraduate-Students-2020">Turkish Government Scholarship</a></strong></p><p><strong>See more available<a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Residencies-and-Exchange-Programs">&nbsp;exchange programs</a> on For9a</strong></p></div>

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Joint Health Systems Research Grant of £200,000 from Wellcome 2020