The charitable objects (intentions) of the Bupa Foundation are interpreted in the aims to fund:
Implementation of translational and action orientated research-based solutions, which:
- drive tangible action to prevent or alleviate chronic disease or the adverse elements of ageing, and to promote wellbeing
- lead to the sustained uptake of healthy lifestyles
- measurably improve public health to a significant degree
And/or research which leads to the development of such solutions.
Projects should contribute to the Foundation's aims and the following objective:
- achieving sustained behaviour changes in relation to smoking, diet, physical activity and/or alcohol consumption
The Bupa Foundation board had previously offered specialist grants as a way of developing a more proactive way of funding. Specialist grants were open to specified countries, in addition to the UK but could be confined to one country.
To encourage international collaboration in health research, the new multi-country grants must now feature work in at least two countries from the list.
A total grant of up to £600,000 will be awarded to fund one multi-country* initiative of one to three years duration.
* This is defined as a project carried out in at least two of the following countries: United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, the United States or India.
It will be advertised on the Bupa Foundation website and appropriate online journals.
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