Broadcast Development Awards
Purpose
Broadcast Development Awards support the development of broadcast proposals in any genre that engages the audience with issues around biomedical science in an innovative, entertaining and accessible way.
We are interested in funding individuals and organisations with brilliant early-stage ideas for TV, radio or new media projects. Our funding will enable these ideas to be developed into high impact, well-researched proposals to be utilised in securing a broadcast platform and/or further funding. A successful project would primarily be aimed at a mainstream UK and/or Republic of Ireland audience in the first instance, although the subject matter can be international.
Read about our broadcast media strategy to find out about the other ways we can support broadcasters.
For the fifth year running we are holding a special round of applications for our Broadcast Development Awards. Applicants for the 27 April deadline must be available to attend the Sheffield Documentary Festival on 15 June to pitch their idea in front of a live audience.
What's included
Broadcast Development Awards are up to £10 000, for a maximum of one year.
At the end of the development period we will require a summary of your progress along with any supporting materials developed as part of the grant, such as scripts or taster tapes. In addition, all grantholders are expected to present their project to our committee at the end of the development period.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, although other members of the project team can be based overseas. The proposal must primarily be aimed at a mainstream UK and/or Republic of Ireland audience in the first instance but the subject matter can be international.
Applicants are usually affiliated to organisations, but can apply as individuals.
The scheme is open to broadcast professionals and other organisations or individuals working on broadcast projects. Partnership between broadcasters and other professionals such as scientists, ethicists, educators etc are especially welcomed.
Application process
Candidates should complete and submit an application form [Word 810KB] by the published deadline.
Applicants should refer to the application guidelines [PDF 52KB] and Grant Conditions before completing the form.
Completed forms should be sent to our postal address, marked for the attention of Broadcast Development Awards.
All eligible projects will be assessed individually on merit and need by a Funding Committee.
Application advice
Proposals that do not explore some element of biomedical science and/or its social implications will not be considered.
We expect any scientific content to be rigorously researched, balanced and expert-led.
If you are looking for funding for fully developed projects please refer either to our People Awards for funding up to £30 000 or contact the Broadcast team for further information.
If your proposed project has a strong innovative artistic dimension, please refer to our Arts Awards.
If you would like advice on the eligibility of your project or how to apply, please contact the grants office well in advance of the deadline.
Deadlines
The forthcoming deadline for the Broadcast Development Awards is:
- 27 April 2012*
- 20 July 2012
- 19 October 2012
Decisions will be made approximately two months after the relevant deadline.
*For the fifth year running we are holding a special round of applications for our Broadcast Development Awards. Applicants for the 27 April deadline must be available to attend the Sheffield Documentary Festival on 15 June to pitch their idea in front of a live audience.
Contacts
Broadcast Awards
Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE, UK
T +44 (0)20 7611 8806
E
broadcast@wellcome.ac.uk