International research collaboration

We make collaboration between researchers from the UK and other countries easier by working closely with universities and funding bodies. From identifying funding opportunities, to providing partner-matching services we’re strengthening the UK’s international links.

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1 December 2022 UUKi publications

1 December 2022 UUKi publications

The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation

This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
17 June 2021 UUKi publications

17 June 2021 UUKi publications

Two years on: ongoing impact of the 2018/19 Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grants

This report presents survey findings and builds on evidence collected at the end of Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grants fellowships to demonstrate the programme’s ongoing impact.
22 July 2020 International research collaboration

22 July 2020 International research collaboration

UK and EU research leaders urge negotiators to compromise on Horizon Europe agreement

Over 100 organisations and individuals have set out how negotiators could secure an agreement on Horizon Europe.
29 July 2021 UUKi publications

29 July 2021 UUKi publications

UK research and development funding in higher education: The impact of ODA funding

This report shows the impact of ODA R&D funding on UK universities and their partners, and how the UK can continue to use ODA R&D with developing countries in support of the UN SDGs and UK strategic priorities.
1 September 2022 International research collaboration

1 September 2022 International research collaboration

UK – Israel innovation researcher mobility scheme (call 1)

Applications for this scheme (call 1) closed on 30 January 2023 and projects are ongoing until July 2024. To apply for call 2, please see the updated call on our webpage. Email our Strategic Partnerships Team at [email protected] if you have any questions.
27 May 2026 International

27 May 2026 International

UK's association to Horizon Europe reverses years of decline in research funding, new analysis shows

The first year of UK association to Horizon Europe, 2024, stands out as the only year since 2016 to show a significant reversal in the long-term trend of declining UK awards and funding.
15 January 2021 Research and innovation

15 January 2021 Research and innovation

UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement - implications for universities

A parliamentary briefing outlining the implications for universities of the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement.
18 February 2021 Brexit

18 February 2021 Brexit

UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: implications for universities

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union on a future relationship which entered into force on 1 May 2021. The wide-reaching agreement has several implications for universities, their staff and students.
14 May 2025 UUKi news

14 May 2025 UUKi news

UK-France research collaboration strengthened through science and innovation schemes

UK-France Researcher Mobility Scheme awardees announced.
28 May 2026 International

28 May 2026 International

UK-France research collaborations advance renewable energy and AI, securing major new funding

UUKi has supported 43 UK-France research partnerships, delivering advances in renewable energy, AI and space technology.
31 October 2024 International

31 October 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships with France, with funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund.
13 November 2024 International

13 November 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships between UK higher education institutions and France. The projects supported through this scheme should be closely aligned with Horizon Europe and/or other international collaborative funding programmes. The funding for this mobility scheme has been provided by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). The deadline for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025.

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