Industrial Partnership Awards - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

General Information:

Science-led, responsive mode grants where an industrial partner contributes in cash (not ‘in-kind’) at least 10% of the full economic cost of the project.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funding covers the remainder of the cost (at 80% of fEC rate).

For example, for an Industrial Partnership Award (IPA) costed at £350k (including the element supported by industry), industry should contribute a minimum of £35k in cash, with BBSRC contributing 80% of the remaining £315k i.e. £252k.

Applications are assessed by the BBSRC Research Committees, alongside standard applications, using the same criteria.

IPA projects are normally funded in preference to standard grants of equivalent scientific merit, because of the industrial contribution.

How to Apply:

Visit the BBSRC's website ‘Apply for funding’ section to submit your application through the electronic submission system.

Eligibility:

Applicants should describe the value of the partnership and its mutual benefits.

The company partner should be registered in the UK or have a UK R&D or manufacturing site.

Where a suitable company cannot be found in the UK, an overseas company may be used. However, such collaborations are judged on a case by case basis, and clear justification must be provided.

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