Information services provide access to abstracts of books and articles related to research funding and management, science policy, ethics, and public understanding of science. The abstracts from journals and news have been collated since 1992. The Association of Medical Charities has a website designed to assist those who wish to apply for grants from member organisations. This includes help in finding finance for personnel and equipment. The Leverhulme Trust is a charity that provides funds for a wide range of research fields.
Limited funds are available for educational purposes.
The Medical Research Council publishes details of its research grant schemes at the website which also includes an interactive application form. The Joint Research Councils Home Page includes the information from the Economic and Social Research and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. The Department of Health publishes some information on research initiatives.