Funder

Royal Society, GB and other funders: International exchanges scheme - China cost-share programme

Added date

28/03/2024

Closing date

05/06/2024

Call summary

nternational Exchanges grants provide support for scientists based in the UK to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas. Grants can cover either a one-off short visit to explore opportunities for building lasting networks or bilateral visits to strengthen emerging collaborations. Amount note Grants are available for multiple visits to be completed over a fixed period of two years: up to £12,000 from the Royal Society an additional up to £12,000 equivalent from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).

Scientific scope

Biological Sciences; Immunology; Nutrition & Dietetics; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Physical Sciences and Engineering; Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Soil Sciences

PI eligibility

Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note This scheme is for you if: You have a PhD or have equivalent research experience You hold a fixed or permanent contract at an eligible organisation for the duration of the project (ineligible organisations include industrial, private and commercial organisations, university spin-out companies and government bodies) You are based in the UK or China at the time of application Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics.