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Our International Networking for Young Scientists programme (INYS) provides support for short conferences in specific research areas in order to develop quality collaboration in science and technology between the UK and other countries.

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If you are performing research in the UK, or planning to, you will probably need to know about possible sources of funding for individuals and research projects.
Charitable Organisations
There are many charitable foundations in the UK which provide support for research, in particular in the field of medical research. Find out more here.
Research Councils
The eight Research Councils are the main public investors in fundamental research in the UK, with interests ranging from arts and humanities to particle physics. Find out more about their activities here.
Higher Education Councils
The Higher Education Funding Councils of England, Scotland and Wales, and the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland, distribute public funds for teaching and research to universities and colleges. Read more.
Funding search
Search for funding at national, EU and international levels, on the European Researcher’s Mobility Portal.
Learned Academies
There are several different academies in the UK which provide funding for high calibre research projects and individuals.
International funding bodies
It is possible to get funding from an international source to support a research project or research fellow in the UK. The most common method is via the EU framework programmes, but there are also other European and International funding bodies who support research. Find out more.
Support for International Science Technology and Engineering Research (SISTER)
The SISTER website provides comprehensive information for researchers in the UK seeking funding for international collaboration, and for international students who want to study in the UK.
Guide to the organisation of Science and Technology in the UK (GOST)
This guide offers a comprehensive picture of the way in which science and technology is organised in the UK, and provides links to the websites of all of the organisations listed, to enable you to find out more about opportunities in UK science.
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