Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) · GB · UKRI
This scheme provides pump-priming funding for BBSRC-supported researchers in the UK to establish or enhance collaborations with FAPESP-supported researchers in São Paulo, Brazil. The funding supports travel, subsistence, workshops, exchanges, and modest direct research costs to gather preliminary data for future joint applications. Awards are up to £35,000 at 100% FEC over a maximum of two years, with Brazilian counterparts applying for equivalent funding from FAPESP.
must be currently in receipt of relevant BBSRC research funding ↗
Applicants must be project leads currently in receipt of a BBSRC research grant or be researchers in BBSRC strategically supported institutes working on Institute Core Grant Awards. They must meet standard BBSRC eligibility rules, and the grant must have at least six months remaining at the start of the FAPPA award. Students are not eligible.
2026-07-29
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| Curated item | Value in this record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding agency | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) | Official page ↗ |
| Country / funding source | GB · UKRI | Official page ↗ |
| Deadline | 2026-07-29 — read from the official page | Official page ↗ |
| Funding amount | Up to £35,000 | Official page ↗ |
| Eligibility | 9 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above | Official page ↗ |
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