The Royal Society's International Exchanges grant funds UK scientists to start new global research collaborations through supported visits and knowledge exchange.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 | September 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £12,000 (Global Round); up to £12,000 from Royal Society plus up to £12,000 from partner (Cost Share); project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports UK-based scientists in establishing new international research collaborations through funded visits and bilateral exchanges.
Key Information: Eligible for new collaborations only; applications must be submitted via Flexi-Grant® by 15:00 UK time on deadline dates.
The International Exchanges scheme from the Royal Society provides funding for UK-based researchers to initiate and develop new research collaborations with leading scientists worldwide. The program supports both one-off and bilateral visits, enabling the exchange of research staff, expertise, and ideas. There are two main routes: Global rounds (open to all countries/territories outside the UK) and Cost Share rounds (for specific partner countries where co-funding is available). The grant is designed to provide seed funding for new partnerships, gathering preliminary data, and developing innovative research ideas, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion.