The International Science Partnerships Fund supports UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with international partners on multidisciplinary projects.

What is the International Science Partnerships Fund?

The International Science Partnerships Fund supports strategic research partnerships between India and the UK. Through the fund, research and innovation bodies can apply for calls and opportunities around four major global themes: planet, health, technology and talent.

What themes are covered?

Opportunities launched through the fund will focus on four major themes.

Resilient Planet

Leading the green industrial revolution to protect the planet. 

The Resilient Planet Symposium held in Delhi from 4 - 6 March 2024 as part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) brought together 64 researchers and academics from Japan, India, and the UK.

Healthy People, Animals and Plants

Researching and innovating for secure and healthy populations.

Transformative Technologies

Developing responsible technologies to secure our place in tomorrow’s world.

Tomorrow’s Talent

Nurturing talent to drive inclusion, research and innovation.

How much funding is available? 

Each call will have a designated grant amount, specified at the time of launch. 

How do I apply?

Find out about our ISPF grant funding calls and opportunities below. 

Research Collaboration and Mobility: Green Industrial Revolution Programme

Call for Applications: Multinational Symposium on Resilient Planet

Inquiry Email: ISPFLB4@britishcouncil.org

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