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BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

Support for UK–Brazil research collaboration with FAPESP scientists.

This award is for Biotechnology and BBSRC-funded research groups to pump-prime interactions with FAPESP scientists in Brazil.

Funding is available for travel and subsistence and other collaborative activities, such as workshops or exchanges. It may also support a modest level of direct research costs, including consumables and access to specialist equipment to gather preliminary data for new appl

This award is for Biotechnology and BBSRC-funded research groups to pump-prime interactions with FAPESP scientists in Brazil. The grant must primarily have a non-research focus. Funding cannot be used for salary costs, overheads or equipment costs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1000.0M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-197735Source: www.ukri.org