The call for the new Japan Partnering Awards Scheme for 2008 is now open. BBSRC and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have aligned their existing schemes in order to create a joint funding scheme. The aim of the scheme remains the same; to enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long-term partnerships. BBSRC will support the UK partner(s) and JST will support the Japanese partner(s). Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions.

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2008

Further information, guidelines and an application form can be downloaded from the following webpage: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html

A press release about the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between BBSRC and JST can be viewed here: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media/releases/2008/080917_uk_japan_systems_biology.html

Reminder

The calls for the China, India and United States Partnering Awards, and International Workshops are also open (closing date 12 November).

All calls are open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes. Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international