International 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.
There are multiple calls for applications open each year which are run as Global rounds and Cost Share rounds.
Global Rounds: The Global rounds are available for travel to/from all countries/territories outside the UK. The amount of funding available is dependent upon the length of the visit and can be used for both the UK and overseas partner.
Cost Shared Rounds: The Cost Share rounds cover cooperation arrangements that the Royal Society has in place to co-fund International Exchanges grants with overseas funding bodies. The Royal Society provides funding for the UK partner and the overseas funder provides funding for the overseas partner. The UK applicant submits an application to the Royal Society and the overseas applicant simultaneously submits a parallel application to the overseas funder.
The Call for the current Cost Share Round is open to submission with the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy (NCR), and National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).
Funds can cover travel, subsistence and research expenses.
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Duration
up to two years
Countries
United Kingdom
Level of education
Researcher with Ph.D.
Next Deadlines
04.06.2025
Funding Types
collaborative project, travel expenses
Budget
up to £12,000 from the Royal Society
Last update
19.05.2025