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Development of research and professional capacity
In science and social science, the Foundation's grants for the development of research and professional capacity are targetted mainly at people in the early stages of their career.
- Science Bursaries for Schools and Colleges enable sixth form students to take part in research.
- Undergraduate Research Bursaries in Science support summer vacation research projects.
- Social Science Small Grants offers research expenses for new and established researchers working on outstanding projects.
- Social Science New Career Development Fellowships foster partnerships between experienced social researchers and outstanding post-doctoral social scientists at the early stages of their career.
The Foundation also has a Commonwealth Programme that aims to improve services in health, education and civil justice in Southern and Eastern Africa through the development of the expertise and experience of practitioners and policy makers.
In addition, the Oliver Bird Rheumatism Programmemakes grants to support PhD students in biosciences at five UK Collaborative Centres of Excellence in rheumatic disease control.
Whilst The Elizabeth Nuffield Education Fund offers grants to women studying to improve their employment prospects.
Last Updated Tue, 25 March 2008