Work with Brazilian researchers: NERC FAPESP lead agency
Supports joint UK–São Paulo research in natural environment sciences through collaborative proposals reviewed by both NERC and FAPESP under the 'pushing the frontiers' scheme.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open - no closing date (applications accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: £950,000–£3.45 million (full economic cost, UKRI portion funds 80% FEC; duration and limits depend on the NERC opportunity applied to)
Summary: Supports collaborative research in natural environment sciences between UK and São Paulo (Brazil) researchers through joint applications to NERC's "pushing the frontiers" scheme.
Key Information: This is not a separate funding scheme—apply via eligible NERC opportunities; both UK and São Paulo leads must register in FAPESP’s SAGe system.
Description
This opportunity enables UK-based researchers and researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, to collaborate on research proposals in the natural environment sciences. The scheme aims to reduce barriers to international collaboration by allowing joint applications under existing NERC funding opportunities, coordinated through a single review process involving both NERC and FAPESP. Proposals must be within the remit of both agencies and are submitted via NERC’s "pushing the frontiers" scheme. The process is designed to streamline cross-national partnerships and ensure compliance with UKRI and FAPESP standards for research integrity, ethics, and data sharing.
