Apply for funding to create new and sustainable global partnerships within Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) remit.
The Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund (GPSF) enables UK researchers to develop new international partnerships and networks, which underpin the development of long-term sustainable collaborations.
The aim of the Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund (GPSF) is to support development of partnerships that are:
- international (from any country)
- new (partners you have not collaborated with previously)
- long-term (that will be self-sustaining beyond the lifetime of the grant)
Eligibility: This funding opportunity is open to research groups and individuals:
- UKRI encourages multidisciplinary research and collaborations with other UK organisations
- UKRI welcomes applications from individuals at any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility criteria
Applications including partners in Brazil or Taiwan may be eligible for co-funding from São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) or National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), respectively.
Level of funding: The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £100,000.
Key dates
- 25 April 2024: applications close at 16:00 BST