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.
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The University of Manchester and The University of Osaka 2025 Seed-Corn Fund
The University of Manchester and The University of Osaka are pleased to announce the 2025 seed-corn fund to support collaborative research projects and to build on the existing partnerships between the two institutions. The aim of the fund is to establish new collaborations, facilitate work on proof-of concept ideas, and in the longer term to build international teams who are well positioned to apply for external research funding. such as the International Science Partnerships Fund (for which Japan is a priority partner country).
The call is launched in the context of an institutional partnership agreement signed between our two universities in December 2023 along with extensive civic engagement between the respective cites including reciprocal mayoral delegation visits over recent years. The 2025 World EXPO will be hosted by Osaka this year and proposals that align with the EXPO theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” are particularly encouraged.
Full details of the call can be found in the guidance document.
Applications can be be submitted via the online form
A preview of the application form can be viewed here
The timeline for the call is as follows:
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Call for proposals opens |
Friday 11th April |
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Deadline for submission |
Thursday 22nd May |
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Applicants notified |
Monday 9th June |
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Project start date |
Tuesday 1st July |
Enquiries relating to this call should be directed to Alex Gaskill, International Research and Partnerships Development Manager – alexander.gaskill@manchester.ac.uk
External
Horizon Europe
There are currently 469 calls open for submission.
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).