Research Seed Grants

The Research Seed Grants support individuals interested in bioethics to undertake small- to medium-scale research in Southeast Asia. They are designed to help early-career researchers develop research skills, expand international and interdisciplinary networks and grow their careers in bioethics.

Supported work may include policy research, postgraduate research and translation projects that stimulate wider interest and awareness of Southeast Asian bioethics.

Applicants may come from any discipline, including philosophy, law, medicine, social sciences and humanities. Applicants must:

• Hold a doctoral degree; a master's degree with at least three years of research experience; or an undergraduate degree with at least five years of research experience.
• Be accepted by an appropriately experienced supervisor affiliated with an academic institution or organisation.
• Not receive funding from another source for the same research.

Recipients are expected to:

• Submit half-yearly progress reports from the commencement of the grant.
• Submit a final report within three months after the grant ends.
• Produce work that advances bioethics in Southeast Asia, such as a publication, policy paper, conference contribution, public forum or educational activity.
• Include the required SEA Bioethics Network and Wellcome Trust funding acknowledgement in resulting work.

1. Download and complete the Application Form and Curriculum Vitae template.
2. Obtain a letter of acceptance from a supervisor and a letter of recommendation from a referee.
3. Upload the completed documents through the application form.
4. Submit before the closing date; late submissions will not be considered.