International collaboration is vital to ensure that the extraordinary potential of research and innovation can enrich and improve the lives of people in the UK and around the world.
UKRI helps the UK’s research and innovation system to thrive by supporting UK researchers and businesses to work with people, organisations and facilities around the world.
How UKRI supports research across the globe
How we support international collaboration
Learn about our major funds and partnerships to support global collaboration in research and innovation
International strategic framework
The ways in which international collaboration will contribute to each of UKRI’s six strategic objectives
Our international offices
Learn about UKRI's work in China, Europe, India and North America
International Strategic Advisory Group
The International SAG provides advice, guidance and critical input on our international work
Funding for international partnerships
International Science Partnerships Fund
Supporting UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with their peers from around the world
EU-funded projects
What you need to know about Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe funding, whether you're applying or working on an existing project
Support for global working and mobility
If you are a grant holder moving out of the UK, see Transferring your research grant to another country.
Immigration forum for research and innovation
A forum to share thinking and plan activities to attract international talent to the UK
Applying for official development assistance (ODA) funding
Guidance for applicants applying for ODA funding
Official Development Assistance review
Outcome of review of all Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding for financial year 2021 to 2022
Review of research collaborations with Russia
See UKRI’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Funds for research in developing and developed countries
Including details of our previous funding programmes.
Global Challenges Research Fund
Supporting cutting-edge research to address the challenges faced by developing countries
Newton Fund
Building research partnerships to promote economic development and social welfare of developing countries
Fund for International Collaboration
Supporting international collaborations that improve the UK’s excellence in research and innovation