You can only apply for this funding opportunity if we have invited you to do so following a successful outline application.
To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must:
- be eligible as an individual
- be based at either an eligible UK research organisation, or based in a:
- research organisation in a low or middle-income country (LMIC), with degree-awarding powers recognised by the government in which the organisation is based
- research-focused institute based in an LMIC either funded by the government of the country in which the organisation is based, or by a not-for-profit organisation
- research-focused not-for-profit organisation based in an LMIC with dedicated research capacity
If you do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:
- contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project
- all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers
Who is not eligible to apply
You are not eligible to apply if:
- you are based in a high-income country (does not include UK project leads, who are eligible), or in India. You are not eligible to be project lead, but may be eligible to be project co-lead (international)
- you are based in China
It is expected that researchers from India and any high-income countries make a significant contribution to their own research costs, including covering their own overheads. Where India is included in a project there must be at least two other LMICs involved in the project.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
Find out more about equality, diversity and inclusion at UKRI.