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Royal Society: International collaboration awards
Added date
09/04/2020
Closing date
07/04/2021
Call summary
The Royal Society, under the Global Challenges Research Fund, invites applications for its international collaboration awards. These support collaboration between research groups in the UK and overseas, with a view to support work on global challenges and problems facing developing countries. Approximately 10 awards, worth up to £75,000 per year for up to three years, are available. Funding covers activities directly relevant to supporting collaboration, including research expenses, travel and subsistence for the applicants or members of their team, salary for research assistance and small pieces of equipment of no more than £10,000.
Scientific scope
Research must fall within the remit of the Royal Society, which includes natural sciences and engineering, but excludes clinical medicine, social sciences and the humanities. Proposals must address questions related to at least of the following areas: equitable access to sustainable development; sustainable economies and societies; human rights, good governance and social justice.
PI eligibility
UK applicants and overseas co-applicants must be established research leaders in their respective fields, with a minimum of eight years of postdoctoral experience and a proven track record in driving research. They must hold salaried positions at a university or non-profit research institution for the duration of the award. Applications must include a country listed by the OECD’s Development Assistant Committee, or demonstrate benefit to one.