Diabetes UK equipment grants are to enable the purchase of a specific large item of multi user equipment necessary for diabetes related research projects. Support is normally requested for up to three years; however, longer periods of time may be requested if scientifically justified. The maximum amount that may normally be requested is £100,000. Applications for less than £20,000 will not normally be considered under this scheme. Diabetes UK expects that applications will normally include a contribution from the host institution or other source. As a guide, we would normally expect a minimum contribution in the region of 20 per cent of the total cost of the equipment. This contribution may be towards the purchase of the equipment or the running costs. Applicants should be in receipt of substantial grant funding either from Diabetes UK or other funding bodies. Further details can be found at the website below. The closing date for applications is 1 December 2009.

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