The April 2016 round of Institutional Links and Researcher Links Workshops and Travel Grants opens on 18 April and closes on 27 June for most participating countries. The July 2016 calls open on 11 July and close on 19 September. Links are available further down the page. Please note that not all of the Newton Fund countries will be included in each call.
The Newton Fund promotes the economic development and welfare in partnering countries, through science and innovation partnerships. It aims to strengthen science and innovation capacity and unlock further funding to support poverty alleviation. It is managed by UK’s Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, and delivered through 15 UK delivery partners in collaboration with 16 partner countries.
The Newton Fund was launched in 2014 and originally consisted of £75 million each year for 5 years. In the 2015 UK Spending Review it was agreed to extend and expand the Fund. The Newton Fund was extended from 2019 to 2021 and expanded by doubling the £75 million investment to £150 million by 2021, leading to a £735 million UK investment to 2021, with partner countries providing matched resources within the Fund. The funding covers activities in three broad categories:
- People: increasing capacity for science and innovation in partner countries.
- Research: research collaborations on development topics.
- Translation: creating collaborative solutions to development challenges and strengthening innovation systems.
For more information visit: www.newtonfund.ac.uk and follow via Twitter: @NewtonFund
British Council/Higher Education International Unit programmes
We are working with the Higher Education International Unit and national co-funders to run programmes in the six areas outlined:
- Researcher Links (under an overarching Researcher Mobility programme run alongside the Academies)
Workshops and travel grants for research visits, with a focus on early career researchers. - Institutional Links
Grants for establishing links between higher education, research institutions and businesses with the aim of translating research to drive economic development and social welfare in partner countries. - PhD programme
Facilitating the capacity building of individuals, and the building of sustainable, long-lasting links between UK and overseas institutions, through PhD scholarships, placements, and partnerships. - Professional development and engagement
Building the skills of researchers in areas such as communication and research management, as well as supporting good research governance, community and policymaker engagement. - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education
Supporting STEM education through a variety of mechanisms such as the development of teaching resources or piloting new initiatives. - Technical training and employability
Workforce planning and development for technical and vocational training in the research and innovation sector.
For more information, visit : https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/science/newton
