BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA) (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
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Funding

Up to £35,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 14 July 2026

Overview

This grant helps UK researchers build partnerships with scientists in Brazil. You must already have BBSRC research funding to apply. The money helps start new collaborations with researchers funded by FAPESP in São Paulo. There is no set limit on how much you can request. The example shows up to £35,000 but you could ask for more or less. You need to be the lead on a current BBSRC research project. The deadline is 14 July 2026. This is pump-priming funding to get international partnerships started.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be currently in receipt of BBSRC research funding
  • Must be project lead on existing BBSRC grant
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers who already have BBSRC funding and want to work with Brazilian scientists. You must be the project lead on current BBSRC research. It is not for new researchers or those without existing BBSRC grants.

Regions

Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

This award is for BBSRC-funded research groups to pump-prime interactions with FAPESP scientists in Brazil. Applications must be made by a project lead who is currently in receipt of BBSRC research funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026