In recognition of the value of international co-operation in academic and scientific research, a collaborative academic research programme was established between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in 1990. After seventeen years of working with NWO, the British Council now has a new partner; as from 2008 the UK-Netherlands Partnership Programme in Science will be jointly run and financed by the British Council and Platform Bèta Techniek.

Please note that the application deadline for the next round will be posted on this website soon.

The Programme
The aim of the British Council Partnership Programme in science is to enable early-stage and talented researchers from higher education institutions in the two countries to meet, exchange ideas and engage in scientific and academic research collaboration. This competitive programme provides a grant-in-aid towards the cost of international travel and accommodation for collaborative research visits and workshops/seminars.
Read the information on application for reserach visits
Read the information on application for workshop/seminar

Assessment of proposals
Assessment will be undertaken by a Selection Board comprising representatives from UK and Dutch universities appointed by the British Council and Platform Bèta Techniek.
During ROUND 1 (April 2008), 15 applicants were awarded a grant-in-aid for either a research visit or workshop seminar.
Read an overview of current awards

Electronic applications
Deadline for applications will be posted on this website soon.
Please send your application, which should include a completed application form (download below), a CV and 2 letters of support by e-mail to Manon de Ruijter

Read the application schedule
Apply for a research visit
Apply for a workshop/seminar

For further information contact Manon de Ruijter
Tel: +31(0)20 524 76 70
E-mail: manon.deruijter@britishcouncil.nl