International Exchanges
The Royal Society International Exchanges scheme funds UK scientists to build new international research collaborations in the natural sciences through supported visits and partnership-building activities.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Global & Cost Share Round 2) | September 24, 2026 (Global & Cost Share Round 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to £12,000 for 2 years (Global or Cost Share rounds); shorter options: £3,000 (3 months, one-off visit), £6,000 (1 year, multiple visits)
Summary: Supports UK-based scientists to establish new international research collaborations through funded visits and network-building with overseas partners.
Description
The International Exchanges scheme from the Royal Society provides funding for UK-based scientists to initiate and develop new research collaborations with leading scientists worldwide. The grant supports either a one-off short visit or bilateral travel for multiple visits, with the aim of building lasting research partnerships, gathering preliminary data, and strengthening future funding applications. The scheme offers both Global rounds (open to all countries) and Cost Share rounds (with specific partner agencies in Italy, Japan, China, and Taiwan).
