CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED
Research Councils UK (RCUK) and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) have launched a joint call to strengthen the existing research links between the UK and China. Funding will be provided to facilitate bilateral co-operation between British and Chinese research groups in the research areas of healthy ageing populations, energy and food security.
A budget of £1M is available on the UK side (up to £200K per project). It is anticipated that 1-2 joint projects will be funded in each theme area. Matching resource for the Chinese participation in each collaborative project will be provided by MoST.
Full details of the call including eligibility conditions and instructions on how to apply can be found in the Call for Proposals 
An application form can be downloaded below:
UK researchers should submit forms 1 and 2 to RCUK via the international@rcuk.ac.uk mailbox.
Chinese researchers should follow MoST’s requirements.
The closing date for applications will be midday (1200 British Summer Time) 30 April 2012
Queries related to RCUK’s support of this programme can be made by contacting international@rcuk.ac.uk