Call for Applications: Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (With up to £5,000 in Grant)

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About Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE)

SAPHIRE is a grant that aims to enhance the existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities and partners in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea (projects can include additional partners from other countries).

The RSE Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund is a grant scheme funded by the Scottish Government aimed at developing new, as well as enhancing and adding value to existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities, research institutes and partners in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea. Funding is available to Scottish universities and research institutes, with the stated objectives of enabling research to include a focus on environmental issues and climate change; developing new or expanding existing research partnerships (e.g. to other Scottish universities/consortia); developing a practical application for the research and engagement with industry, and widening the scope of the existing partnership.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Royal Society

Benefits of Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE)

• Grant up to £5,000- 8,000

Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Requirements

The SAPHIRE scheme is open to researchers from all Scottish universities and research institutes that wish to establish new or further develop existing peer-reviewed research projects which:

• relate to one of the themes highlighted below.
• are already receiving peer-reviewed funding (from UK or international funding bodies). For new projects, the applicant needs to have experience/ track record of being awarded peer-reviewed funding.
• include a partner from either Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea. Projects can include additional partners from other countries.
• Industry participation welcomed as part of consortia.

Application Date and Process

This award will open as part of the Autumn 2025 call, which will run from noon on 4 September to noon on 22 October 2025. 

The online application link below will become live when the award is open. Please follow these steps to apply:

1. Create a profile or log-in here.
2. Once into your profile, access and complete the online application – access to the application form is only available if you are logged-in. Google Chrome is the recommended browser.

Application Deadline

22 September, 2025

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