Southeast Asia Bioethics Network Grants
The Southeast Asia (SEA) Bioethics Network, supported by the Wellcome Trust Research Development Award [grant no. 222870/Z/21/Z], is dedicated to being the leading resource for bioethics in SEA. Our mission is to raise SEA perspectives and provide a platform for unheard and underrepresented voices in bioethics. Focused on ethical issues in healthcare for marginalised mobile populations and emerging health technologies, the Network seeks to understand regional bioethical issues and engage with relevant communities to co-produce meaningful and context-specific solutions.
In line with our commitment to increase awareness, capacity and collaboration in SEA, we are pleased to invite applications for grants from individuals interested in undertaking bioethics research or projects that address current challenges and opportunities in bioethics in SEA. These grants are aimed at supporting students, scholars, researchers and professionals working in bioethics or bioethics-related disciplines in SEA. They will also contribute to our mission of supporting an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable bioethics community in the region. Priority will be given to applicants from SEA Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) with a lack of bioethics research or projects.
Our funding opportunities include:
| Grant type | Research Fellowship Grants | Professional Growth Fellowship Grants | Research Seed Grants | Internship Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Scholars, researchers and professionals in bioethics | Scholars, researchers and professionals in bioethics as well as individuals interested in bioethics | Individuals interested in bioethics | Postgraduate and undergraduate students as well as fresh graduates (graduated within the last two years), interested in bioethics |
| Purpose | To provide support for extensive research in bioethics | To provide support for advancing professional growth in bioethics | To provide support for small- to medium-scale research in bioethics | To provide support for practical and hands-on experience in bioethics |
| Eligibility | Doctoral degree OR Master’s degree with at least five years of research experience | Doctoral degree OR Master’s degree with at least three years of research/work experience OR Undergraduate degree with at least five years of research/work experience | Doctoral degree OR Master’s degree with at least three years of research experience OR Undergraduate degree with at least five years of research experience | Postgraduate and undergraduate students as well as fresh graduates (i.e., graduated within the last two years) |
1. Research Fellowship Grants
This grant aims to support scholars, researchers and professionals in bioethics by providing assistance for extensive research endeavours. The grant is designed to facilitate and advance impactful research contributions within the field of bioethics in SEA.
Application opens: 1 February 2025
Application closes: 30 April 2025
Award: up to a maximum of £10,000 (including all taxes)
2. Professional Growth Fellowship Grants
This grant aims to support scholars, researchers and professionals in bioethics as well as individuals interested in the field by providing assistance for professional development. The grant is designed to facilitate and accelerate the advancement of professional growth in bioethics through active engagement in diverse learning activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, organising workshops or conferences, actively participating in training or continuous education programmes and taking on an important role in collaborative events.
Application opens: 1 February 2025
Application closes: 30 April 2025
Award: up to a maximum of £6,000 (including all taxes)
3. Research Seed Grants
This grant aims to support individuals interested in bioethics by providing assistance for small- to medium-scale research endeavours. The grant is designed to foster the exploration and advancement of bioethical knowledge, encouraging innovative and impactful contributions within the field of bioethics in SEA.
Application opens: 1 February 2025
Application closes: 30 April 2025
Award: up to a maximum of £6,000 (including all taxes)
4. Internship Grants
This grant aims to support undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as fresh graduates who are interested in bioethics. The grant is designed to provide valuable support for practical and hands-on experience in the field of bioethics.
Application opens: 1 February 2025
Please note that the Network can only fund a limited number of interns. Therefore, interns are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to enhance their chances of securing funding for their internships.
Award: A stipend of £600 per month for up to 3 months (including all taxes) and a one-time round trip economy airfare if the internship is not in the SEA home country (but in another SEA country). This travel benefit only applies to travel between SEA countries.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Bioethics
We invite individuals passionate about advancing bioethics in SEA to apply for these grants and contribute to an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable bioethics community in the region.