INSPIRE is pleased to anounce that we will be calling for bids in July 2009.

If you wish to be notified when the call goes out please contact the INSPIRE team.

INSPIRE is a British Council funded project that aims to significantly strengthen academic and research partnerships a between UK Higher Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and HEIs in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

What are the Aims of INSPIRE?

The principal aim of INSPIRE is to support a transformational increase in the number and scope of Higher Education partnerships between the UK and universities in the Central South Asia Region (CSA).

What funding opportunities are available?

Afghanistan

			Strategic Partnership
			Exploratory Grants

Bangladesh

			Strategic Partnerships
			Exploratory Grants

Kazakhstan

			Strategic Partnerships
			Exploratory Grants

Pakistan

			Strategic Partnership
			Exploratory Grants

Uzbekistan

			Strategic Partnership
			Exploratory Grants

In addition to the Exploratory Grant and Strategic Partnership Awards there will also be opportunities for researchers under our Talented Researcher Exchange Programme and a series of policy dialogues, addressing higher education issues of national and international relevance, in each country. If you are interested in taking part in either of these activities, please contact us

Where can I find out more?

You can also contact British Council Offices in Central and South Asia for more information about potential partners and initiating partnerships

How do you apply?

The application forms will be uploaded to the site when the opening date is confirmed.