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Mechanisms for supporting transnational research vary according to, for example, the priority of the research for one or both partners and/or the maturity of the relationship between partner country organisations. There are few standing dedicated schemes to support transnational collaboration but Research Councils are developing a toolbox of mechanisms which should help to develop durable opportunities for collaboration. Where research is inherently international (e.g. NERC and STFC) the funding for international collaboration is embedded in the activities of programmes, often within the UK contribution to specific multilateral organisations.
Schemes offered by the Research Councils include:
Note that funds to support larger research projects may also be requested by submitting a grant proposal through responsive mode. Where appropriate, NERC's Research Programmes issue Announcements of Opportunity in partnership with overseas funding agencies, providing further opportunities for collaborative working. A list of current NERC funding opportunities is available from http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/news/.