Please read this full page before applying to become a Changemaker.

Applying to be a Changemaker:

Changemaker bursaries can provide financial assistance to those looking to progress in the field of global maternal health. Our ambition is to ensure that we have access now, and in the future, to the skills and talent needed to ensure that no mother dies giving birth, regardless of where they live in the world.

These guidelines contain all the information you need to apply for our changemaker scheme. If, after reading the guidelines, you still have a question, or you need help in applying please contact: info@ammalife.org

To apply to be an Ammalife Change Maker, please send a copy of your CV, along with the application form and your supporting statement to info@ammalife.org

When making your application, please consider the following:

  1. Changemaker bursaries can contribute towards work or training related costs. We won’t be able to help you with debts or general living expenses
  2. When filling out your application, be specific about exactly how becoming a Changemaker will move your career in global maternal health forward and exactly how it help achieve better outcomes for mothers in your country
  3. Make sure you are specific with cost involved and what they are for.
  4. Explain how your work will align with Ammalife’s strategic objectives.

FAQs

1) What Projects Do You Fund?

Changemaker projects pursue key research questions for global maternal health and aim to make real world impact. We support people who want to make a difference, through funding a defined project, but with the intention that Changemakers and their work go on to ‘ripple out’ and cause longer term effects. Your project should take place in a country with significant maternal health challenges..

2) Who can apply for funds?

Applicants must be over 18 and be from a healthcare professional or research background. Applicants may be of any nationality, but should
plan to carry out their project in Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria or another country with significant maternal health challenges (to be justified in your application). You can be at any career stage (Entry, Early, Experienced or Expert), but should have an undergraduate qualification and some relevant experience in global maternal health.

3) What can funds be used for?

Funds can be used for:

  • Direct research costs – research assistant salaries, equipment and consumables, travel expenses
  • Training and development fees and costs – where these are clearly linked to and necessary for the outcomes of the project and research, training, development or other costs associated with skills development. We don’t fund degrees, PhDs or standalone educational costs, nor can we
    support general living costs.
  • We don’t fund degrees, PhDs or standalone educational costs, nor can we support general living costs.

4) What are the benefits of the scheme?

The Changemakers scheme aims to bring benefits to mothers, the maternal healthcare and research field and grantees themselves. Grantees will be supported in their development by a mentor and the Ammalife Team and have the opportunity to make a career-defining contribution to mothers. Many of our Changemakers go on to be leaders in their field of practice or research.

Applicants should describe how their project will directly benefit mothers, their communities, health professionals/clinical officers and how that change will be sustainable. You should also think about longer term or indirect benefits like policy changes as a result of your work.

5) What are the expectations of grantees?

We ask that you keep us up-to-date with your progress during your project, meeting regularly with your mentor(s) and sending short updates and photos that we can highlight through our communications.

We also ask that you complete an end of project report. We may contact you periodically after your project is completed to ask about your work and development.

6) What is the application process?

We consider applications to the scheme at any time. To apply send a completed copy of the application form, along with your CV and a supporting statement to info@ammalife.org. You application will be reviewed by our Executive Board and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a short online interview with 2-3 Board members. Successful candidates will be informed within 4 weeks of interview.

7) What information is needed to apply?

The application asks about 4 main areas:

  1. Person – your background, experience and motivation
  2. Team – your project sponsor (e.g., senior leader at relevant hospital) who has agreed to provide oversight of the work, and others who will help in completing the project
  3. Project – what you will do, how your project aligns with Ammalife’s strategic objectives, what change you expect to make and the impact the project will have
  4. Budget – a detailed schedule of all costs involved and what they are for

8) How much can I be awarded? How long do I have to spend it?

We do not have a set maximum, but projects typically cost £5,000-£10,000. Projects may last up to 3 years (or longer by prior agreement).

9) What have you funded in the past?

You can find examples of our current and previous Changemakers and their projects here

10) What if my question hasn’t been answered or I’m still not sure if my project is a good fit?

One of our Board of Executives would be delighted to arrange an informal chat. Contact us at info@ammalife.org