Royal Society, International CollaborationAwards (ISPF)
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The International Collaboration Awards support eligible researchers establishing new scientific partnerships across national borders. The aim is to build sustainable research relationships, strengthen international scientific networks and support mutually beneficial collaborative research. The programme is suited to eligible UK-based early-career research leaders who want to develop a partnership with researchers in a permitted partner country. Strong applications should demonstrate why the collaboration is scientifically valuable, explain the contributions of each partner and show how the relationship could continue beyond the award period. This specific round should not be treated as a general worldwide grant for Nigerian organizations.
Requirements checklist
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Meet the Royal Society's applicant and career-stage criteria.
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Have an eligible UK host institution.
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Identify an eligible international research partner under the specific round.
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Establish a clear scientific rationale for the collaboration.
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Describe the responsibilities and contributions of each partner.
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Provide a practical plan for joint research activities and collaboration development.
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Explain how the partnership will produce lasting research benefits.
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Prepare the required budget and institutional endorsements.
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Verify the partner-country restrictions before applying; the previously identified round names Brazil and South Africa.