Academy of Medical Sciences: Networking Grants. Next round expected Nov 2024 TBC (recurring)
ABOUT
The awards provide up to £25,000 over one year to support collaborations between researchers in other countries and the UK, and to hold networking events aimed at strengthening global research capacity. See Stream 2 details for partnerships with DAC-listed countries.
Stream 1: UK/Developed country networks
This funding stream is for researchers looking to build a network with the UK from a selection of developed countries that have been identified for support by the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Applicants from the US, Canada, South Korea, India, Japan, Israel and Switzerland have been identified as a priority for the scheme. However, applications are also welcomed from Singapore, China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, France and Netherlands.
Stream 2: UK/DAC-listed country networks
This funding stream is for researchers looking to build a network with the UK from a selection of developing countries that have been identified for support by the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF): Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, South Africa and Vietnam.
In addition, researchers based in all countries on the Least Developed Countries list are eligible to apply for a Networking Grant.
AMOUNT
Maximum award: £25,000
ELIGIBILITY
The Networking Grants will be available to all researchers operating within the remit of one, or more, of the four UK National Academies (the Academy of Medical Sciences, the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society). This can broadly be described as research within natural sciences, including physics and chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, agricultural, biological and medical research, social science, humanities, the scientific aspects of archaeology, geography and experimental psychology and clinical or patient-oriented research.
Submissions must be made jointly by a lead applicant based in an eligible country outside the UK and a co-applicant based in the UK.
Information on the Academy of Medical Sciences: Networking Grants