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Published: 11 Dec 2023 409 views
We invite applications for UK-Japan research proposals under the themes of 'transformative technologies' and 'tomorrow’s talent' supported by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology's International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Under this call for proposals, projects should consider:
About the International Science Partnerships Fund
The ISPF was set up by the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to support strategic research partnerships between the UK and international partners. Through the fund, UK research and innovation bodies can apply for calls and opportunities around four major global themes: planet, health, technology and talent.
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| Application Deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Country to study | Japan, United Kingdom |
| School to study | |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | British Council |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Grants for projects with a full economic cost of up to £100,000 will be available for funding at 80% FEC under this ISPF research collaboration programme for bilateral research and innovation collaborations under the ISPF. Priorities set with Japan at the call design stage.
The call will fund Global Challenges Research Grants to support and facilitate research that tackles global challenges. The total funding available for this call is £480,000.
Each proposal must have one principal applicant from the UK and one principal applicant from Japan:
Please see the grant applicant guidelines for additional criteria.
Indicative timeline
| Call Opens | 6 December 2023 |
| Deadline for applications | 19 January 2024, 12.00 noon UK time |
| Review panels | Late March 2024 |
| Outcome of selection | April 2024 |
| Project start | 1 June 2024 |
| Project end | 31 January 2026 |
Equality, diversity and inclusion
British Council are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to continuing to attract and nurture talented people from the widest pool to remain internationally competitive in research and innovation. We believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed. This includes avoidance of bias due to disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex (gender), and age.
The British Council is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and will consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for support to encourage underrepresented groups to engage in ISPF activity, so long as sufficient justification is provided.
Complete and submit your application using the online form at this link: UK-Japan research collaborations application form
Application deadline: 19 January 2024, 12.00 noon UK time
For more details visit: British Council website.