News and notices. Comm Eye Health Vol. 32 No. 105 2019. June 30, 2019

British Council for Prevention of Blindness Grant Programme

The British Council for Prevention of Blindness supports research into the prevention of blindness in low- and low-middle-income countries throughout the world. Grants are offered for research projects that further the goals of ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’, in the following categories:

  • Fellowships leading to the award of PhD or MD – up to £190,000 over 2 or 3 years
  • Research grants – up to £60,000 (only awarded to UK universities and hospitals)
  • Research Mentorship Awards – up to £15,000

We require applications to be sent both by email and as hard copy. Email closing date: 27 September 2019 Hard copy closing date: 4 October 2019 For more details, full terms & conditions and application forms, please see www.bcpb.org or contact Diana Bramson, Charity Manager, BCPB, 4 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RP. Telephone: +44 20 7404 7114. Email: [email protected] BCPB is a registered charity – number 270941

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