Collaborate with researchers in Brazil

A UKRI–FAPESP lead agency agreement enabling joint UK–São Paulo collaborative research applications. Participant UKRI research councils will receive and assess joint applications from eligible UK and São Paulo-based researchers and co-fund awards where applicable. The agreement supports applications until December 2030.

Co-funding of collaborative research awards for joint UK–São Paulo projects, with award details (value, duration) depending on the specific funding opportunity.

The UK project lead or principal investigator must be employed by a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding and meet the participating research council’s eligibility criteria for the specific funding opportunity. São Paulo-based applicants must be affiliated with FAPESP-eligible institutions and should contact FAPESP to confirm eligibility.

Submit joint applications via the participating UKRI research council’s funding opportunity (using the UKRI Funding Service for UK costs). São Paulo applicants must contact FAPESP to confirm eligibility and follow FAPESP submission guidance.