Capacity building
We believe policy and practice should be influenced by independent and rigorous evidence. We aim to ensure these qualities are maintained in the future by supporting the development of young scientists and social scientists.
Through our Science Bursaries for Schools and Colleges, we provide opportunities for school and college students to take part in STEM-related research. We are also building research capacity in rheumatic disease by developing a cohort of outstanding young research scientists through the Oliver Bird Rheumatism Programme.
We invest in UK/Africa partnerships to increase the professional and academic training available for people in eastern and southern Africa.
We will soon launch a new funding programme to improve the teaching, training and work experience in quantitative methods in social science.
About our capacity building programmes
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Highlights
Watch some short films of Lisa Howell's Science Bursary placement with Konik horses.
See how we are working with other foundations to combat neglected tropical diseases in eastern and southern Africa.
Find out how Oliver Bird student Lauren Whyte has been instrumental in discovering a new way to control the cells that destroy bone disease.
Social Science Small Grants Scheme
Our Social Science Small Grants Scheme closed in December 2010. Existing grant holders are not affected by the closure and the Conditions of Award still apply.
Download Social Science Small Grants Scheme Conditions of Award (PDF)
