The next round of applications for the UKIERI Thematic Partnerships is now open. UKIERI Thematic Partnership funding is designed to support the collaborative costs of joint research projects, including exchanges between research teams in the two countries. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2013. This year there are two categories for funding:
1. UGC UKIERI Thematic Partnerships (with the University Grants Commission), which covers research, faculty exchange and innovation across all subject areas.
2. DST UKIERI Thematic Partnerships (with the Indian Department of Science and Technology), for the following specific areas:
a. Sustainable energy supply
b. Food production and security
c. Water supply and security
d. Health and Disease
e. Innovation including social impact and intellectual property
f. Research and Science Policy
Full guidance notes and application forms are available from the UKIERI website. UKIERI will organise pre-bid workshops in March and April 2013 to help potential applicants understand the application process for the call and the dates of these will be released on their webpage.