The British Council’s Going Global Partnerships invites applications for the Introducing Research Environments 2025–26 grants. Funding of £25,000–£40,000 is available for 12-month projects starting January 2026, supporting the creation or significant development of research environment links between institutions.

Eligibility for the grants requires a joint proposal between one lead UK institution and one lead partner country institution from Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, or Peru. The UK lead must be a higher education provider with degree-awarding powers or a not-for-profit research organization, while the partner institution must also be a higher education or not-for-profit research body as locally defined.

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It works globally to build connections, understanding, and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts, education, English language programs, and research collaborations. By fostering partnerships and supporting innovation, the British Council aims to promote mutual understanding and create opportunities for individuals and institutions worldwide.

Application Deadline: 9 September

Brief Description

• University or Organization: British Council – Going Global Partnerships

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Research collaboration grant (institutional level)

• Award: £25,000 – £40,000

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: UK and partner countries (Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru)

• The award can be taken in: UK and partner countries (Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK and partner institutions in Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, or Peru.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The grant supports research environment collaboration activities in any academic discipline.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • The proposal must be jointly submitted by one lead UK institution and one lead partner country institution.

  • The UK lead institution must be either:

    • A higher education provider with degree-awarding powers, or

    • A not-for-profit research institution, establishment, or organisation.

  • The partner country institution must be either:

    • A higher education provider (as locally defined), or

    • A not-for-profit research institution, establishment, or organisation (as locally defined).

  • Applications must be submitted by the lead UK institution via the designated online platform.

  • Any application started by a non-UK institution will be automatically ineligible.

How to Apply

Apply online via the Going Global Partnerships Grant Platform

Benefits

• Funding of £25,000 to £40,000 for a 12-month project starting January 2026.

• Supports establishing or significantly developing research environment links.

• Enhances capacity building in partner institutions and fosters long-term international collaboration.

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