These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel. Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics
You can apply for this scheme if both you and the overseas co-applicant:
- hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience
- 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)
- are based in the respective countries at the time of the application
Collaborations should be based on a single project and travel can only take place between the UK and a country where the overseas collaborator is based. In the case of cost share applications, a relationship between both parties should already be established prior to making an application.
Standard Programme
The Standard Programme is available for travel to/from all countries outside the UK. The funding available is dependent upon the length of the visit.
The Standard Programme includes the potential to also be funded through specific funds:
- Royal Society – Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation International Exchanges Award
- Royal Society – Sino-British Trust Foundation (SBFT) International Exchanges Award
Cost Share Programme
The Royal Society also partners with the following bodies to co-fund International Exchanges awards through a Cost Share scheme:
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy (CNR)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
- National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan (NSTC)
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
For more information
For more information regarding the scheme, please contact the Grants team on international.exchanges@royalsociety.org or call +44 20 7451 2666.
Deadline
8 March 2023