International Engagement Awards - The Wellcome Trust

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to strengthen the capacity of people in developing countries to facilitate public engagement with health research

to stimulate dialogue about health research and its impact on the public in a range of community and public contexts in developing countries

to investigate and test new methods of engagement, participation, communication or education around health research

to promote collaboration on engagement projects between researchers and community or public organisations

Projects could involve:

communities and members of the public (particularly those affected by or involved in health research)

science communicators, health and science journalists

healthcare professionals, educators, field workers, community workers

policy and decision makers

to support Wellcome Trust funded researchers in developing countries in engaging with the public and policy makers.

Eligibility:

The scheme is open to a wide range of people, including media professionals, educators, science communicators, health professionals and researchers in bioscience, health, bioethics and history.

Partnership projects (between different people and organisations, e.g. scientists and media professionals, ethicists and community workers) are welcomed.

How to Apply:

Please contact the International Engagement Awards office well in advance of the deadline to request an application form and to confirm the eligibility of your project.

Email - internationalengagement[at]wellcome.ac.uk - with an outline of your project idea (maximum of 150 words), including details of your organisation, proposed project location(s), key project aims, target audience and an outline of the likely methods of engagement.

Deadline: October Annually.

For more information and application guidelines, see: The Wellcome Trust Website

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International Engagement Awards - The Wellcome Trust

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