British Society for Research on Ageing

Summary

Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008 for:

* China Partnering Awards

* India Partnering Awards

* United States Partnering Awards

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008

Partnering Awards provide pump-priming to allow leading UK research groups to forge long-term relationships with scientists in areas of research that are relevant to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Their main objectives are to:

* set up partnership links between UK and overseas laboratories

* promote the exchange of scientists, particularly early career scientists;

* promote access to facilities.

Prospective applicants should note that partnering awards are not a vehicle by which to support single research projects or link ongoing single collaborative projects. Funds may be used for travel and subsistence or other activities, such as workshops or exchanges. The award is not intended to fund salary costs, consumables, items of equipment or other research costs. See individual scheme details for indicative funding levels.

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international

Japan Partnering Awards

The Japan Partnering Awards Scheme has been changed for 2008. 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), therefore the Japanese partners should be in receipt of research funding from JST. Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions. The call is now open. Deadline is 28th November 2008. Further details are on the website: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

BBSRC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008

International Workshops match numbers of UK scientists with equivalents from other countries to identify areas of commonality and explore the potential for international collaboration. In the past the International Workshop scheme has provided around 8 awards each year, of about £10k each, for International Workshops aimed at developing relations in topics important to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Applicants should ensure that the proposed workshops can be related to the main objectives contained in the BBSRC Strategic Plan, 10-Year Vision and International Strategy documents (available on the BBSRC website). In previous years, International Workshops have created international synergy and many have led to successful international research projects that have provided considerable added value to UK science.

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international