The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology in Israel (MOST) have collaborated on a new UK/Israel Research Collaboration.

The initiative will be delivered by the British Council in partnership with MOST as part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).

The programme supports the UK and Israeli science and innovation sectors by providing early-stage grants for collaborative research projects. The programme will fund both new and existing connections at group, departmental and institutional levels in both countries, with development opportunities for early career researchers.

The call is open for applications from UK and Israeli institutions for research proposals, offering grants of up to £200,000 over three years to collaborative research projects. It closes on 30 September 2024.

The programme will fund new and existing connections between research groups in Israel and the UK and encourage these collaborations to support the exchange of research and innovation expertise and the translation of research knowledge into tangible benefits.

The initiative invites collaborative proposals that contribute to both core themes – ‘Transformative Technologies’ and ‘Tomorrow’s Talent’.

🔬 Transformative Technologies – developing responsible technologies to secure our place in tomorrow’s world. Specific topics include food-tech (including alternative proteins and advanced food packaging), quantum technologies and AI in drug discovery.

🤝 Tomorrow’s Talent – nurturing talent to drive inclusion, research and innovation.

Who can apply?

Both UK and Israel applicants must be leading or established researchers. Additionally, UK researchers must be permanent employees at their institutions or working at a not-for-profit higher education institution or eligible research organisation with the capacity to undertake high-quality research.

Applicants will find out whether they are successful in February next year.

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