Supporting skills development, capacity-building, and professional growth in diverse areas of bioethics.
The Southeast Asia Bioethics Network supports regionally grounded research, professional development and practical learning through four complementary grant programmes.
Every programme remains visible here after an application round closes, making it easier to review eligibility, prepare for future calls and understand the Network's full range of support.
All four programmes remain available here, including previous and upcoming application rounds.
Support for experienced scholars and professionals leading substantial, innovative bioethics research in Southeast Asia.
Best for: Bioethics scholars, researchers and professionals who are ready to lead an independent research plan.
Funding for learning, training and collaborative activities that advance professional growth in bioethics.
Best for: Scholars, researchers, professionals and other individuals interested in developing their bioethics practice.
Support for early-career researchers beginning small- to medium-scale bioethics research in Southeast Asia.
Best for: Early-career researchers and individuals beginning small- to medium-scale bioethics research.
Funding for students and recent graduates to gain practical bioethics experience with an approved host in Southeast Asia.
Best for: Postgraduate and undergraduate students, and graduates from the previous two years.
A quick side-by-side view to help applicants identify the most suitable programme.
| Compare | Research Fellowship Grants | Professional Growth Fellowship Grants | Research Seed Grants | Internship Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target audience | Bioethics scholars, researchers and professionals who are ready to lead an independent research plan. | Scholars, researchers, professionals and other individuals interested in developing their bioethics practice. | Early-career researchers and individuals beginning small- to medium-scale bioethics research. | Postgraduate and undergraduate students, and graduates from the previous two years. |
| Purpose | To support substantial research that advances the foundations and frontiers of bioethics in Southeast Asia. | To advance professional growth, practical skills and regional capacity in bioethics. | To help emerging researchers initiate bioethics research and build their skills, networks and careers. | To provide practical, supervised and hands-on experience in bioethics. |
| Eligibility | Doctoral degree, or a master's degree with at least five years of research experience, plus a relevant publication record. | Doctoral degree; master's degree plus three years' experience; or undergraduate degree plus five years' experience. | Doctoral degree; master's degree plus three years' research experience; or undergraduate degree plus five years' research experience. | Students or recent graduates who are citizens or permanent residents of a Southeast Asian country and have an approved host placement. |
| Duration | Up to eighteen (18) months. | Up to one (1) year. | Up to eighteen (18) months. | Up to three (3) months. |
| Award | Up to £10,000, including all taxes. | Up to £6,000, including all taxes. | Up to £6,000, including all taxes. | £600 per month for up to three months, plus one return economy airfare for eligible travel between Southeast Asian countries. |
