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Host Women in STEM scholars in the 2027–28 academic year

British Council

Applications closed

Funding: £200,000
Deadline: 21 October 2026
Location: United Kingdom
Applications: Applications closed

Overview

The British Council is inviting UK higher education and research institutions to host cohorts of the Women in STEM Scholarships 2027-28, part of its Going Global Partnerships programme. Since 2020 the scheme has supported over 600 women from eligible countries to study for a Master's in the UK in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Each successful institution receives £200,000 per cohort of five scholars (£40,000 per scholar) and recruits, supports and develops the scholars during the 2027-28 academic year. Scholars come from countries and territories including Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, Turkey and Viet Nam.

The British Council welcomes proposals from institutions with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion that can give international scholars a supportive, high-quality experience. Applications close at 11am UK time on 21 October 2026.

Official source: https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/short-articles/opportunities/apply-grants-host-women-stem-scholars. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

Closes 21 October 2026
£200,000

Eligible UK higher education and research institutions able to host a cohort of five international women scholars on STEM Master's courses in 2027-28. The call guidance sets out the full criteria, including track record and budget.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Sectors

Education Professional & Scientific Services

Regions

National (UK-wide)

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Full details from British Council

Funding for UK institutions to host Women in STEM scholars in 2027–28. The grant provides £200,000 per cohort of five scholars, equivalent to £40,000 per scholar. Eligible UK higher education and research institutions can apply. Institutions recruit and support scholars from the participating countries and must provide an inclusive study experience. This is the institution’s funding call, not an individual scholarship application. Read the call guidance and submit through the British Council’s grant platform by 21 October 2026 at 11:00 UK time.

How to apply

Register on the British Council's Going Global Partnerships grant platform (goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com) and submit your application by 11am UK time on 21 October 2026. The call guidance, a reference application form, and track record and budget templates can be downloaded from the call page. For questions, email womeninstem.HEPs@britishcouncil.org.

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