The British Council invites applications for its Global Innovation Initiative grants. These support university consortia focusing on interdisciplinary STEM related issues of global significance that foster cutting-edge research and strengthen international partnerships. Proposals should address the following themes:

•energy, environment and climate change;

•urban development;

•agriculture, food security and water;

•global health.

Applications are welcome from research partnerships of at least one higher education institution in the UK, the US and at least one of Brazil, China, India or Indonesia. Partnerships must identify either a UK or US lead institution.

Funding is worth between £100,000 and £150,000.