{"id":18430,"date":"2026-09-21T08:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/?p=18430"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:15:45","slug":"international-research-funding-circular-18-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/2026\/09\/21\/international-research-funding-circular-18-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Research Funding Circular -18 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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News<\/u><\/b><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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1. NEW: <\/b>New Horizon Europe horizontal activities calls expected on \u201cNature\u201d and \u201cBridging\u201d: <\/b>https:\/\/research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu\/events\/eugq0jjabLAe8efhoXQBd\/overview<\/a><\/p>\n

In work programme updates expected in early October, Nature and Biodiversity topics are expected to take a cross-cutting approach, while Bridging actions are expected to support the transition between Horizon Europe 2021\u20132027 and the next EU research and innovation framework programme, with a focus on the innovation-to-investment journey. An online European Commission information day is planned for 16 October, followed by a virtual NCP brokerage event on 19 October.<\/p>\n

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2. NEW: <\/b>Can researchers trust that AI models won\u2019t leak their ideas?: <\/b>https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/news\/ai\/can-researchers-trust-ai-models-wont-leak-their-ideas<\/a><\/p>\n

Following controversy over a mathematics breakthrough claimed by OpenAI, funders grapple with how to make sure proposals stay confidential.<\/p>\n

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3. NEW: <\/b>Franco-British Scientific Ties Regain Momentum a Decade After Brexit, CNRS Finds: <\/b>https:\/\/www.cnrs.fr\/en\/update\/renewed-vigour-franco-british-scientific-relations-ten-years-after-brexit<\/a><\/p>\n

New partnerships, renewed European engagement and long-term research collaborations are helping to strengthen scientific links between France and the UK despite the disruption caused by Brexit.<\/p>\n

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4. NEW: <\/b>Canada looks to deepen research and education links with the EU: <\/b>https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/news\/international-news\/canada-looks-deepen-research-and-education-links-eu<\/a><\/p>\n

Offer of associate EU membership opens the door to new trans-Atlantic relationships in Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Events<\/u><\/b><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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5. \u00a0REMINDER: <\/b>N8 lunchtime webinar: sustaining international research collaborations, 24 September, 12:00-13:00: <\/b>https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/25917b2d-1195-48ab-8881-07fb3c83c127@bdeaeda8-c81d-45ce-863e-5232a535b7cb<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

The international research funding landscape can be complex to navigate. Have you ever wondered how academics secure funding from philanthropic organisations? Would you like to know more about the challenges and how the application process differs to government funded grants? Join this webinar \u00a0from experienced academics from the universities of Leeds and Lancaster. The webinar will include two presentations and time for Q&A.<\/p>\n

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6. Introduction to Horizon Europe webinars: <\/b>https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/events\/introduction-to-horizon-europe-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Register<\/a> for this one-hour UKRI webinar if you are based in the UK and would like to gain a general understanding of the opportunities offered by Horizon Europe and the basics about how to explore these opportunities further for yourself. Upcoming dates: 10:00-11:00 repeated on 23 September, 29 October, 26 November and 16 December 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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7. Series of European Commission webinars<\/b><\/p>\n

A series of free online European Commission Horizon Europe webinars will take place between September and November, providing practical guidance on finding funding opportunities, proposal submission, grant preparation, project management, and lump sum funding. The sessions are aimed at researchers, research support staff, and project teams looking to strengthen their understanding of Horizon Europe processes and maximise their success in European funding programmes.<\/p>\n