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.
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…
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.
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