> The Wellcome Trust opportunities for funding public engagement activities
> in the history of medicine.
>
> Public engagement has been highlighted as one of the Trust's key aims in
> its Corporate Plan and thus there is a unique opportunity to further such
> activity in the history of medicine.
>
> In recent interviews with historians of medicine, a strong theme that
> emerged was the belief that there was great potential for the history of
> medicine to make further advances in reaching wider audiences such as
> schools, the public and the media. Many of those interviewed thought that
> historians of medicine could contribute enormously to public engagement
> with science and the policy agenda in medical research.
>
> The History of Medicine Grants Panel has set aside part of its annual
> budget to fund public engagement projects. The Trust does not wish to be
> prescriptive with this scheme, with all approaches considered.
> Applications may involve, for example, television, radio, exhibitions,
> theatre, websites, educational resources, lecture and debate series, so
> long as the overriding principle is either:-
> * to provide greater contributions to general history coverage and the
> promotion of history of medicine; or
> * to promote historical research in a manner that stimulates an
> informed dialogue between researchers, policy makers and the wider public
> with the aim of raising awareness and understanding of biomedical science.
>
> Projects involving links between historians of medicine and biomedical
> scientists/clinicians that stimulate an informed debate around current
> health and research issues are particularly encouraged, for example animal
> experimentation, genetics, cloning and stem-cell research. In addition,
> projects that utilize the rich resources within the Wellcome Library are
> also encouraged.
>
> Grants will not be available to contribute towards acquisitions of
> artefacts to be displayed in museums.
>
> Eligibility
> Applications are invited from a wide range of organizations, including
> charitable bodies and other not-for-profit organizations. Applications are
> also accepted from commercial companies who would otherwise not be able to
> undertake the proposed work as it would not be considered commercially
> viable. Academics, clinicians, science writers or other individuals are
> also eligible to apply. The proposed activity must take place in the UK.
>
> Preliminary application procedure
> Preliminary applications should be made in writing at least six weeks
> before the official deadline and should include:
> * details of proposed activity (maximum two page)
> * approximate cost of proposal broken down into salaries,
> equipment and project running costs
> * a brief CV
> *
> Timetable
> Full applications should be submitted by 1 March, 1 August and 1 December
> of each year. These deadlines are strictly adhered to and applicants are
> strongly advised to submit their completed proposals at least one week
> beforehand.
>
>
> For more information on this scheme contact:
> Dr Tony Woods
email: [log in to unmask]
tel: 020 7611 8686
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/en/1/hom.html
> ________________________________________________
> Sarah Hornby
> Project Manager, Partnerships
>
> Medicine in Society
> The Wellcome Trust
> 210 Euston Road
> London NW1 2BE
> Telephone: +44 (0)20 7611 8508
> Fax: +44 (0)20 7611 8269
> mailto:[log in to unmask]
>
> http://www.wellcome.ac.uk
>
> The Wellcome Trust is a registered charity, no. 210183.
>
> Its sole Trustee is The Wellcome Trust Limited, a company
> registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office
> is 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.
>
>
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