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The call for applications is closed

Successful applications from our 2009 call will be announced by the end of February 2010.

Next application deadline: November 2010, TBA

Aim

• To stimulate joint working in topics important to BBSRC’s strategy
• To match numbers of scientists from the UK with other countries to identify areas of commonality and explore the potential for international collaboration
• To receive applications involving collaborations with any other country, although the US, Canada, Brazil, EU member states, Japan, China, India Australia and New Zealand are particularly encouraged

Scope

• Around 8 awards each year, of approximately £10k each
• The workshop can be held overseas or in the UK

Your application could include:

• A review of the current status of research in a specific area from each country
• Identification of topics that could benefit from collaboration between the participants
• Identification of the means for subsequent development of such collaboration
• An agreed action plan for implementation

Assessment criteria

Applications are reviewed internally by BBSRC against the following criteria:

• The value added to BBSRC science from the workshop
• Alignment of the workshop to current BBSRC strategic priorities
• The expected output of the workshop
• The level of contribution made towards the workshop from other sources

Eligibility

• Open to current BBSRC research grant holders and researchers employed at BBSRC sponsored institutes who are in receipt of BBSRC funding
• Consortia of academics may apply, with one person acting as the lead

How to apply

• Read the guidance and regulation notes (see downloads section)
• Complete the application form (see downloads section)
• E-mail your application to the address given at the end of the application form

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