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The International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Research Collaboration Grants is offering seed funding for UK institutions to develop international partnerships focused on the major themes of our time: planet, health, technology, and talent. The participating countries are Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey. 

These collaborations should work with non-academic organisations and individuals to support the exchange of research and innovation expertise and the translation of research knowledge into tangible benefits.

  • Expression of Interest (EOI): Only applicants who submit an EOI by 30 June will be eligible to proceed to the full application stage.  
  • Deadline for submission of full application: 4 August 2025
  • Total award: £1.9 million is available for UK institutions to support up to 24 bilateral projects across 6 countries/territories.
  • Deadline: 30 June 2025 

 

Find out more and apply