This week we are focusing on The Newton Fund, a governmental pot of money for collaborative research with targeted developing countries in areas of shared strategic importance. Importantly, the activity must benefit the developing country as it counts towards our Official Development Assistance (ODA). We have picked some calls of particular interest listed below – but please check The Newton Fund opportunities page as this will keep you up-to-date with any new funding calls released.
The Fund was launched in 2014 and originally consisted of £75 million each year for 5 years. In the 2015 UK Spending Review it was agreed to extend and expand the Fund. The Newton Fund was extended from 2019 to 2021 and expanded by doubling the £75 million investment to £150 million by 2021, leading to a £735 million UK investment to 2021, with partner countries providing matched resources within the Fund.
The Newton Fund covers three broad activities:
People: increasing capacity in science and innovation, individually and institutionally in partner countries.
Research: research collaborations on development topics.
Translation: creating collaborative solutions to development challenges and strengthening innovation systems.
The Royal Society – Newton Mobility Grants
DEADLINE 14th September
The Royal Society – Newton Advanced Fellowships
DEADLINE 14th September
The British Academy – Newton Mobility Grants
DEADLINE 14th September
The British Academy – Newton Advanced Fellowships
DEADLINE 14th September
Newton institutional links grants (Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam)
DEADLINE 19th September
Newton researcher links travel grants (Thailand and South Africa)
DEADLINE 19th September
Newton researcher links workshop grants (China, Malaysia, Thailand and Mexico)
DEADLINE 19th September
Newton researcher links workshop grants (Russia)
DEADLINE 19th September
Research and Innovation Services 