BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)
Supports BBSRC-funded UK researchers to collaborate with FAPESP scientists in Brazil on early-stage biotechnology and biological sciences projects through travel, workshops, and pilot research activities.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: July 14, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £35,000 over two years for UK partners; no salary, overheads, or equipment costs allowed.
Summary: Supports BBSRC-funded UK researchers to establish collaborative projects with FAPESP scientists in São Paulo, Brazil, in biotechnology and biological sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must hold current BBSRC funding and apply at least 12 weeks before project start.
Description
This funding opportunity enables UK-based researchers with active BBSRC support to initiate and develop collaborations with scientists funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in Brazil. The award is designed to facilitate early-stage partnership activities such as travel, workshops, exchanges, and modest direct research costs, with the aim of gathering preliminary data for future joint research proposals under the UKRI/FAPESP agreement. The scheme specifically targets the biotechnology and biological sciences sectors, fostering international collaboration, skill development, and knowledge exchange between UK and Brazilian research groups.
