British Council - Research Collaboration Global Programme -International Science Partnerships Fund
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Description
The global grant call funds bilateral and multi-country research and innovation collaborations under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) themes. With priorities set in collaboration with partner countries, the call funds three types of grants: Global Challenges Research, Translational Research Partnerships, and Futures Research and Policy Change. Global Challenges Research supports tackling global issues such as extreme weather, food and energy security, and the needs of growing and ageing populations through high-quality partnerships across disciplines, sectors, and nations. Translational Research Partnerships facilitate knowledge transfer and the application of research by engaging with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and other third parties, while Futures Research and Policy Change aims to create policy environments conducive to cutting-edge research. These grants provide seed or catalyst funding, with a focus on multi-country projects, especially those supporting work in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Research Collaboration grants offer small-scale seed funding for UK and ISPF country/territory partnerships. By addressing global challenges through integrated approaches, the program encourages high-quality, cross-disciplinary partnerships to foster innovation and research that have a profound impact on societal and economic issues worldwide, aligning with the primary objectives of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries.
Objectives
The program aims to tackle global challenges such as extreme weather, food and energy security, and the social and economic needs of a growing and ageing population by fostering an integrated research and innovation approach. This involves initiating new research and innovation partnerships between groups, departments, and institutions in partner countries and the UK, and developing existing partnerships at various institutional levels. Additionally, the program seeks to establish local hubs for UK-partner country activities in specific research areas to engage the broader research community. These activities will foster the formation of new research collaborations, encourage the translation of research into practical impacts, and support early career researchers in both the UK and partner countries. Moreover, projects will be supported to influence and assess the research policy landscape in both UK and partner settings. Focused on the ISPF themes and priorities identified by partner countries, research awards emphasize mutual benefits and co-developed solutions to global challenges. This alignment with the main objective of ODA ensures that the program supports the welfare of developing countries through scientific and innovative collaborations that address critical global issues.
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