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17 May 2019

Overseas research grants on offer to all

A new overseas research grant has been launched this week for those looking for new ways to help strengthen all aspects of rural life in the UK.

The Churchill Fellowships in Rural Living will fund Fellows to research innovative ideas and best practice overseas on any topic related to improving or transforming rural life, to then bring their global insights back to the UK and make change happen in their professions and communities.

Open to everyone, applications are particularly encouraged from those wishing to explore multidisciplinary approaches, for example to invigorate transport networks, reimagine housing, employment and enterprise, or improve access to education, culture and healthcare.

Julia Weston, Chief Executive of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, said, “Rural communities are facing both challenges and opportunities and these Fellowships aim to strengthen them in a changing world.”

Claire Saunders, Director of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, who are partnering with the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to deliver this opportunity said, “We hope that people will be inspired by the opportunities offered by the Churchill Fellowships in Rural Living.

"Our partnership will allow people to undertake research at a practical level that can make a real difference to those living and working in rural communities across the UK.

"From collaborative ways of working, to solving infrastructure issues in the countryside, this category offers a breath of fresh air and opportunity.”

Everyone can apply for a Churchill Fellowship, regardless of age, background or qualifications, so long as they are a UK citizen aged 18 or over.

To apply, or for more details, visit wcmt.org.uk. Deadline for applications is September 17, 2019, for travel in 2020.

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