British Council - International Research Empowerment Programme -International Science Partnerships Fund
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Description
International Research Empowerment Programme will fund bilateral/multilateral partnerships promoting knowledge exchange and access to new research environments to enhance the quality of UK and partner countries’ research and innovation environments. UK and partner country institutions will identity common capacity challenges, priorities, and solutions within the ISPF themes. LDC participation will be encouraged as well as engagement with the commercial and innovation sector. Activities might include but will not be limited to: 1)training programmes for researchers, research administrators, policy makers, researchers at R&D companies, 2)enhanced capacity of technology transfer offices in universities, 3)sharing of knowledge and good practices relevant to ISPF thematic priorities; 4)initiatives addressing gender inequality in science and research.
Objectives
Additional research impact: RCS activities focused on strengthening technology transfer and knowledge exchange will enhance and broaden research impact. Policy, innovation and practice change: training for policy makers as well as development of links with the commercial research and innovation sector will encourage innovative approaches to translation and knowledge/skills transfer. Research capacity in developing countries: Training and diversity activities will develop professional skills and networks and help to diversify the academic workforce.
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