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International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)

UKRI International Science Partnerships Fund

Supports United Kingdom researchers connecting globally through partnerships in planet, health, technology, and talent priorities via UKRI International Science Partnerships Fund.

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About

The International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) is a multi-year UK government research fund led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its council partners, including AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, STFC, and Innovate UK, as well as the British Council and the Royal Society. An initial budget of £119 milli…

What this grant funds

Planet, health, tech, talent — across all UKRI council domains; partner countries include India, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, SE Asia, US, Canada, Australia, Ireland.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£119M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org