Funding opportunities
There are a number of internal and external funding opportunities, which aim to facilitate the development of international research collaborations. See more information below.
Faculty
SBS Internationalisation Award (SIA) 2024 - call for applications
Dear Colleagues,
The School of Biological Sciences has established the SBS Internationalisation Award (SIA) to support and pump prime research activities that further the School’s internationalisation agenda. These activities should be focused on establishing partnerships with overseas research institutions, with the aim to produce high quality publications and to obtain long term funding.
Scope and activities
- The total funding pot is £25,000 and we expect to fund 5-10 proposals under this call. Awards are limited to a one-off project/visit for each UoM based researcher.
- Proposals may include scoping reviews, pilot studies, travel and other activities that contribute to the formation and/or development of collaborative relationships with international institutions.
- Eligible costs include travel, subsistence and consumables. This fund does not support conference attendance, staff time or the purchase of equipment.
- Applicants should obtain permission from their Head of Division before submitting their application.
- Please note ALL activity must be completed by 31st July 2024
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from SBS academic colleagues (PIs and research fellows) representing all disciplines and career stages. Two or more individuals may work together to submit a joint application.
Application process
Applicants should complete the attached application form and submit to the School Office by 15th April 2024.
Applicants will be notified by 30th April 2024
Discussion on the scope and remit of applications is welcomed and can be discussed directly with Professor Qing-Jun Meng, Director of Internationalisation of SBS
University
New research calls with our international university partners
The University is delighted to announce a new partnership with Heidelberg University and a new round of Manchester, Melbourne and Toronto (MMT) Alliance funding.
A new partnership with Heidelberg University, with a joint research fund is due to open in early April.
As leaders in research and innovation, our universities share a commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing global challenges.
The deadline for the call is Monday, 10 June.
For full details, visit:
Our Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto partnership is going from strength to strength, with strong commitment on all sides, and our third MMT research fund call is due to open later this month (March 2024).
The deadline for the funding call is Monday, 3 June.
For full details, visit:
New MMT research fund call
Our Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto partnership is going from strength to strength and with strong commitment on all sides, we’re pleased to announce our third MMT research fund call is due to open later this month.
Closing date: 3 June 2024
Turing Scheme PGR placements for 23/24
The Turing Scheme is the UK government's global programme for studying and working abroad. It provides students in the UK with funding to support international education opportunities at partner universities and research institutes across the world.
Available across any academic discipline, postgraduate researchers can receive a grant to conduct a research placement as an integrated part of their existing programme.
By taking part, postgraduate researchers can:
- Gain a global perspective
- Improve intercultural communication skills
- Expand academic networks
- Enhance future employability.
Full details of the current call and how to apply can be found at: The Turing Scheme
External
International Collaborative for Translational Digital Health - Expressions of Interest Sought: Hub Leads
The International Collaborative for Translational Digital Health [manchester.us7.list-manage.com] (ICTDH) seeks expressions of interest from talented academics who wish to contribute to translational digital health research and international collaboration.
The expression of interest is open to academics from the University of Toronto, the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne.
The ideal candidate is an early- to mid-career researcher with the capacity to volunteer 0.1 FTE to the role for 2 years. One candidate is being sought from each University for each of 4 hubs centred around:
- Digital Health Technologies
- Health Services Research and Implementation
- Data Science & AI
- Digital Health Equity
This is an exceptional opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the type of service and leadership that supports academic promotion applications
- Gain experience working with international collaborators, including access to opportunities to visit partner sites and engage with an international community of digital health researchers, educators, clinicians and industry professionals
- Augment your research track record as an investigator on international grant-funded research projects
- Gain broader experience in digital health-relevant translational research methodologies
- Access opportunities to demonstrate international impact as part of your research track record
Enquiries can be directed to the ICTDH Directors at each site:
- University of Toronto: Emily Seto (emily.seto@utoronto.ca) and Dionne Aleman (dionne.aleman@utoronto.ca)
- University of Manchester: Dawn Dowding (dawn.dowding@manchester.ac.uk) and Angela Davies (angela.davies@manchester.ac.uk)
- University of Melbourne: Wendy Chapman (wendy.chapman@unimelb.edu.au) and Daniel Capurro (dcapurro@unimelb.edu.au)
Applications will close on Tuesday, April 30 2024 at 5.00 pm local time.
Applications from individuals should consist of a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the reasons for their interest in the role and specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the attached Position Description, a brief resume, and a letter of support that confirms the ability of the applicant to dedicate 0.1 FTE to the role. Applicants from the University of Manchester should have the support letter signed by their Line Manager.
Please send endorsed applications to the 2 Directors at your site with [Application for the role of ICTDH Hub Lead] as the subject line.
UKRI-Southeast Asia collaboration on infectious diseases
Apply for funding to support UK-Southeast Asia collaborations with partners in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore on infectious diseases with antimicrobial resistance or epidemic potential. Multilateral research teams are encouraged.
Closing date: 30th May 2024
Royal Society: International Exchanges
These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel.
Closing date: 5 June 2024
Pre Announcement: Global Health Research programme develops future leaders
The NIHR has announced a new award which aims to help global health researchers to become research leaders.
The Global Advanced Fellowships were announced on 23 January at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2024 in Thailand, by Professor Kara Hanson, NIHR’s Programme Director for Global Health Research.
Up to £34 million will be used to fund three annual rounds of the new Global Advanced Fellowship. This aims to create a sustainable career pathway for global health researchers from the UK and low and middle income countries (LMICS).
Next steps
The Global Advanced Fellowship will open for applications in April 2024. There will be 10 awards available in the first round. The plan is to increase the number of awards in future rounds.
For more information please read the detailed guidance document. Or express interest in applying for the scheme.
To learn about the scheme's developments subscribe to our Global Health newsletter and follow us on X (Twitter) @NIHRglobal.
BBSRC International Travel Award Scheme (ITAS)
Closing date: rolling call
To help scientists to add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts. Applicants must hold an active BBSRC grant.
UKRI Collaborate with researchers in Brazil
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and FAPESP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support collaborative applications. It provides for a lead agency agreement whereby participant UKRI research councils receive and assess joint applications from eligible UK and Brazil-based researchers from the state of São Paulo on behalf of both organisations.
Closing date: Open - no closing date
MRC Pre-announcement: Japan research collaboration in neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases and dementia
Closing date: TBC
Apply for funding to work with researchers in Japan in the fields of neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. MRC will provide matched funding with the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).