Global CARE Funding Opportunities
Project
Available Funding
Eligibility
Global CARE Grants: Projects in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Up to £3,000 for Small Global CARE Grants or up to £10,000 for large Global CARE Grants.
Applicants from the UK and abroad can apply for funding for projects that are engaged in improving access to surgical and dental care in low and middle-income countries.
Global CARE Scholarships: Individual Training Support
Up to £15,000, which may cover or contribute towards the overall costs for the qualification, training of clinical experience. This can include tuition fees, travel and accommodation.
Applicants from low and middle-income countries can apply for funding that may cover attendance and/or tuition fees for specialised courses, skill training programs or clinical experiences that allows them to gain essential surgical and dental skills currently unavailable in their regions. Recipients are expected to return home to strengthen their local healthcare systems. Applicants must be core-trainees or equivalent or above (2-year post registration as a doctor / could be MRCS, post MRCS or consultant). Applicants must sign up to become an affiliate member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh if they are not already.
RCSEd-Led Educational Initiatives
This project is currently underway, as we leverage the expertise of our surgeons and dentists to develop targeted educational resources and training programs for low- and middle-income countries. Further details will be available in the future.
Funding FAQ
Please refer to our FAQs for answers to any questions you may have.
Funding Applications
Applications are currently closed and will reopen in the winter.
Other RCSEd Funding Opportunities
RCSEd runs several further initiatives that award funding for the development of low and middle-income countries.
Funding & Award Opportunities
The College is proud to support our membership community through an extensive portfolio of funding and award opportunities outside of Global CARE. The portfolio offers a wide range of funding for research, education and career development, as well as a large number of prestigious awards.
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