Closing date: 16 July 2026
The Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund (GPSF) enables UK researchers to develop new international partnerships and networks, which underpin the development of long-term sustainable collaborations.
Proposed collaborations within this programme may involve international research partners from any country and in any science area within  NERC’s remit. While some exploratory elements are expected, applications must include specific scientific objectives. The vision and approach should be developed alongside the international partnership to advance areas of science that could not be achieved from working with UK partners.
Supported activities may include (but are not limited to):
- Programmes of exchange visits or staff secondments
- Establishing networks on a common research area
- Scoping, feasibility or proof of concept studies
- Workshops
Project duration is up to 2 years. The full economic cost (FEC) of a project can be up to £100k. NERC will fund 80% of the FEC. Applications including partners in Brazil or Taiwan may be eligible for co-funding from FAPESP or NSTC, respectively.