Global Partnerships funding opportunities
Global Partnerships can offer both strategic and open funding calls in support of developing and strengthening our global relationships. Information regarding active funding calls can be found below.
- Unless otherwise stated in the guidelines, these funding calls are all largely defined as:
- Open to eligible members of the 黑料不打烊 (acting as the lead PI).
- Will constitute a competitive bid process, during which applications will be,
- Peer-reviewed and assessed by theme / discipline / faculty relevant academics,
- Secondary review by members of the Global Partnerships Team and
- Final funding decisions will be ratified by an appropriate senior member of staff (academic or professional services, as appropriate).
All Global Partnerships funding schemes seek to support high-impact proposals and initiatives that endeavour to both directly and indirectly support both Faculty and University level Global Strategy plans. Examples of this might include initiatives and proposals that seek to bring together teams from 黑料不打烊 and our partners from across the globe in support of high-impact collaborative research and education.
To ensure good alignment to Faculty and University level global plans, potential applicants to any of the below schemes are highly encouraged to discuss their applications with their Faculty APVC Global and / or Global Partnerships Business Partner.
Please also note that Global Partnerships funding is largely calculated on a financial year-to-year basis. Occasionally, the lifetime of the initiatives that our funding calls support will cross over financial year-end. On such occasions project PIs will be asked to declare (in advance of receiving funds) how their award should be split across the financial year-end.
All internal funding awards allocated by Global Partnerships must be delivered in line with principles of the University Sustainable Travel Policy University Travel Policy 2024.
Funding opportunities
There are numerous external opportunities available for our 黑料不打烊 academics and students. Please see below links for further information on scholarships, fellowships and exchanges:
The HLS Global Partnerships Development Fund supports the development of international partnerships that have the potential to deliver sustained research, innovation, and academic collaboration.
The Fund is intended to act as a catalyst for the establishment and growth of long-term strategic relationships between academic partners. Applications should demonstrate a clear pathway towards ongoing collaborative activity, such as the development of joint research programmes, research groups, research networks, external funding applications, or other forms of enduring partnership.
A key objective of the Fund is to build international links and foster new collaborative projects capable of securing future external funding. Applicants should demonstrate how the proposed activity could lead to applications for research grants, industry-sponsored projects, or other externally funded initiatives.
The Fund is not intended to support isolated or standalone research projects where there is no clear prospect of continued collaboration beyond the proposed activity.
Applications of up to £4000 are invited.
Key Dates
| Call Opens | Tuesday 27th October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | Friday 27th November 2026 |
| Anticipated Notice of Outcomes | Friday 11th December 2026 |
| Activity must be completed by | Tuesday 1st June 2027 |
Full application guidelines including the application form can be found below. For any other queries, please contact your Global Partnerships Business Partner Lucy Herbet at l.yarde@exeter.ac.uk.
The Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) and Global Partnerships are pleased to announce a fourth round of our internal HASS Global funding opportunity, aimed at fostering and expanding relationships with key global partners of strategic importance to the Faculty and the University. Any academic staff member within HASS is eligible to apply. This year, funding is available for collaborations with specified strategic or emerging partners and networks based in several global regions.
The scheme is directed towards strengthening important collaborations in North America, China, and SE Asian regions with a view to enhancing prospects of attracting students through the progression and articulation pathways that have been established or are in advanced discussion.
The HASS GPDF scheme can support outbound visits by 黑料不打烊 staff to the following partners to take forward eligible activity that addresses the Award Purpose:
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Region |
Example Partner/s |
Purpose |
Funding Available (Per Project) |
Number of projects (max) |
|
North America |
Kenyon College Carleton College University of Kentucky Shasta College Simon Fraser University
|
Education and recruitment |
£3,000 |
2 |
|
China |
CFAU CUPL Fudan SISU Suzhou UST Soochow Shaanxi Normal |
Education and recruitment |
£3,000 |
2 |
|
SE Asia |
Thammasat Brickfields Asia College |
Education and recruitment |
£3,000 |
1 |
|
Other |
|
Education and recruitment |
£3,000 |
1 |
|
Total |
|
|
£18,000 |
6 |
Key Dates
| Call Opens | Monday 19th October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | Monday 30th November 2026 |
| Anticipated Notice of Outcomes | Monday 14th December 2026 |
| Activity must be completed by | 31st July 2027 |
Full application guidelines including the application form can be found below. For any other queries, please contact your Global Partnerships Business Partners Liam Roberts at l.p.j.roberts@exeter.ac.uk.
HASS Global Partnership Development Fund 2026/27
We are pleased to announce the next round of funding to support the Visiting Research Student Fellowship Programme through our 黑料不打烊 – UBCO Sustainability & Resilience Partnership, providing PhD Students with an opportunity to work with a supervisor on a research project. The key aim of the programme is to foster collaboration, develop research skills, and provide students with meaningful experience with projects aligned with the academic and strategic priorities of both institutions.
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
- Support pre-defined, high-quality research activities to increase research productivity
- Provide PhD students with practical research experience in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment
- Foster cross-institutional collaborations and academic development
Funding Overview:
- Supports short-term research visits (2-8 weeks) for PhD candidates
- Maximum funding: up to CAD $7000 / GBP £4000 per fellowship
Key Dates:
| Call Opens | 01st October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 12th November 2026 |
| Anticipated Notice of Outcomes | W/C 04th January 2027 |
| Latest Project end date (complete fellowship and expenditure) | 31st July 2027 |
| Final Report Submission Deadline | 1 month after exchange |
Full guidance notes can be found below. Applicants will need to complete their application online via the following link:
Please contact Stuart Westhead, Regional Head Europe (s.westhead@exeter.ac.uk) or the funding team in Global Partnerships (GP-Funding@exeter.ac.uk) with any queries.
Other funding opportunities and links
Association of Commonwealth Universities: Funding Opportunities
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Fulbright US Scholar competition
The covers a three-to-nine month project for researching, lecturing or teaching in or across any research-active departments at the university.
Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award
The Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award allows academics and professionals to undertake lecturing and/or research in any discipline at any accredited US university for between three-to-twelve months.
More information can be found and .
For assistance with the application process, please contact:
Marie-Joelle West
M.A.West@exeter.ac.uk
Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
The Fullbright Commission are looking to applicants who can engage with the USA in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.
There are several available each year. The All Disciplines Award is by far the most competitive, so it’s important to apply for an award that best fits your experience and interest.
Visit the website for further details regarding all the awards available.
Fulbright Specialist Programme
The allows universities, cultural centres, non-governmental organisations, and other institutions abroad to host a leading U.S. academic or professional to work on diverse, short-term collaborative projects.
Information on eligibility and the application process for the Fulbright Specialist Programme can be found on the .
Bilateral Teaching Exchange Programme with CUHK
Applications for this programme are accepted all year. The Bilateral Teaching Exchange Programme aims to strengthen the international teaching experience and exposure of Chinese University of Hong Hong (CUHK) faculty members by supporting term-time teaching opportunities at overseas universities.
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Jean D'Alembert Fellowship Programme-Université Paris Saclay
The Jean d’Alembert fellowship program Université Paris-Saclay 2027 call for applications is now open.
Through its Jean d'Alembert fellowship programme Université Paris-Saclay wants to allow highly qualified foreign scientists to stay for long periods (from 6 to 12 months) in one of the 275 laboratories of UPSaclay to conduct research, training & dissemination activities. Scientists from all disciplines and all countries are eligible. The topic and the period of the stay must be decided with the Paris-Saclay host laboratory before the application.
Eligibility
- Junior Researchers: Candidates who have obtained their PhD less than ten years before the date of application;
- Senior Researcher: Candidates who have obtained their PhD at least ten years before the date of application.
Benefits
- Additional monthly salary of €2,800, which will be paid by Université Paris-Saclay during the presence in the lab (employment contract)
- A maximum budget of €10,000 to cover expenses related to the beneficiary’s research activities in the host laboratory of Université Paris-Saclay
Applicants must mention in their scientific project the requested amount and the details of these expenses. Only operating expenses are eligible, personnel expenses are excluded. Duration: 6 months to 1 year. For further information and the application link:
Visiting Scientists Universite Paris-Saclay
The Visiting Scientists programme offers funding to host international faculty members for 1-6 weeks within UPSaclay constituent colleges, with the purpose of initiating new or reinforcing existing initiatives. Scientists from all disciplines and countries are eligible.
Successful applicants will receive coverage of the visiting researcher’s stay expenses: transport, accommodation, and meals. The allocated amount consists of two fixed parts, set as follows:
- a base amount of €1,000,
- an additional €600 per week of stay.
Eligibility
- faculty members from Paris-Saclay partner institutions invited by their Paris-Saclay fellows.
Duration
- The duration of stays may vary from 1 to 6 weeks.
Disciplines/Nationalities
- no restriction
For further information and the application link:
Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD study
Scholarships are available to students of high academic quality from certain Commonwealth countries. You must apply well in advance through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the country in which you have your permanent home. Full details are available on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s website [broken link].
You can also check the to search for all available scholarships offered by the University in each department.