About

Remit

The Improving Equitable Access to Healthcare Pump Priming Scheme will usually make awards of £10,000 – £50,000 (applications for up to £100,000 will be considered) with the aim of pump-priming activity and building interdisciplinary research collaborations in the area of increasing global equitable access to healthcare.

As described by Wellcome, the barriers to equitable access include inadequate healthcare systems, lack of infrastructure, pricing practices, and sub-optimal regulatory and procurement processes. IP is also a barrier if rights are not secured and managed in a manner that enables equitable access.

Any research project will be considered that aims to address one or more of these barriers, or other causes of inequality in access to healthcare in LMICs or the UK (see Eligibility).

This is the second round of the scheme after a successful first round in 2024 (see Deadline).

Source of Funds

Wellcome have provided funding for this scheme through the IP Revenue Retention mechanism.

Equitable Access to Healthcare Network

The Oxford Global Health team hosted a successful Symposium in September 2024 on Improving Equitable Access to Healthcare. A second symposium is planned for autumn 2025. All researchers working in the area will be welcome to attend. Representatives of all projects funded through this scheme may be invited to present a summary of their projects.