Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies
Funding
Up to £1,121,600
Location
England
Applications
Open until 6 October 2026
This grant funds research partnerships between UK and Japanese teams in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. UK applicants must be based at a research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese partners must be eligible for NICT funding. The maximum award is £1,121,600. The deadline to apply is 6 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- UK applicant must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
- Japanese applicant must be eligible for NICT funding
- Must involve a UK-Japan collaborative partnership
This is for researchers based at UK organisations eligible for EPSRC funding, such as universities and research institutes. You must be working with a Japanese partner who qualifies for NICT funding. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside eligible research organisations.
Regions
No published award history for UK Research & Innovation, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, NICT. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from UK Research & Innovation, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, NICT
Apply for funding to form world-leading partnerships with collaborators in Japan for your research into Advanced Connectivity Technologies. UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese applicants must be eligible for NICT funding.
UK applicants apply through the standard EPSRC funding process. You must have a confirmed Japanese collaborator who is eligible for NICT funding. Check the UKRI website for the full application details and submission portal.
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