Science funding in low- and middle-income countries: the example of vaccine research.
There has been a recent increase in funding sources and overall commitment to tackle global health issues and reduce morbidity and mortality. The Wellcome Trust, the UK's largest charity, has a long track record of funding research in global health and has developed a new research strategy to tackle these issues. Here, we describe the Wellcome Trust's approach to funding researchers in low- and middle-income countries with a focus on how our funding portfolio supports vaccine delivery and development, with specific reference to mucosal immunity.
Branston
R H
RH
Science Funding Division, The Wellcome Trust, London, UK. r.branston@wellcome.ac.uk
Whitworth
J A G
JA
D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000191:economics*; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D018928:Immunity, Mucosal; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000191:economics*; D014612:Vaccines / Q000191:economics*
D014612:Vaccines