The International Science Partnerships Fund, which is open to
countries including Malaysia, puts research and innovation at the
heart of UK international relationships, supporting researchers
and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major
themes of our time: planet, health, technology, and talent.
ISPF directs government investment and effort into the science
and research issues that really matter. It builds partnerships
based on excellence to share knowledge and research
infrastructure, cultivate strong diplomatic ties, promote global
standards and values, and foster mobile talent in Southeast Asia
and in the UK.
Today, the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur (BHC KL)
organised the ISPF Malaysia launch to disseminate the information
to the wider science and innovation community. ISPF will
explore programmes in the themes of resilient planet, healthy
people, animals and planets, transformative technologies, and
tomorrow’s talent.
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Tuan Chang Lih
Kang who attended the launch said:
The International Science Partnership Fund marks a key
collaboration between Malaysia and the UK, driving a new phase in
Malaysia’s science and technology journey. This partnership
fosters innovative research and sustainable advancements that
will enrich both nations. Our joint efforts exemplify the
strength of international cooperation in advancing science and
technology for global well-being.
British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Her Excellency Ailsa Terry
CMG added:
The UK and Malaysia share a longstanding research partnership
through the Newton-Ungku Omar Fund and Global Challenges Research
Fund. The launch of the International Science Partnership Fund in
Malaysia is the next chapter of our ambitious science and
technology partnership with Malaysia, and our joint commitment in
developing talent and capabilities, strengthening our research
network and tackle some of greatest challenges we face today.
ISPF worldwide is deployed by the UK’s Department for Science,
Innovation and Technology. Its implementation in Malaysia is
facilitated by the BHC KL. ISPF programmes are delivered by a
consortium of the UK’s leading research and innovation bodies,
which includes UK Research and Innovation (comprising the 7
research councils, Innovate UK and Research England), the UK
Academies, the British Council, the Met Office, the National
Physical Laboratory, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and
Universities UK International.
Some of these organisations will work with their Malaysian
counterparts to publish calls for research proposals to which
researchers or universities can apply through a competitive
process.
For anyone wish to get more information on the ISPF calls can
register using this
form.
