Strategic Partnerships

INSPIRE: International Strategic Partnerships in Research and Education   

INSPIRE Strategic Partnership Fund

What is an INSPIRE strategic partnership?

INSPIRE defines a strategic partnership as one that aims to develop an institution-to-institution link based on a number of different areas of activity. These could be a mix of the following activities: research co-operation, teacher exchange, curriculum development, student exchange or collaborative programme development.

Over the course of the partnership, institutions should aim to involve different levels and departments within the university to create a multi-dimensional, international relationship.

What are the aims of a Strategic Partnerships?

to strengthen links between UK and participating countries in Central & South Asia   
to raise the profile of innovative and high quality partnerships between the UK and participating countries   
to build capacity in HEIs through the further development of staff's professional skills and international research competence   
to help build sustainable partnerships based on research and teaching agendas   
to trial possible models for future co-operation.   

Active Strategic Partnerships

INSPIRE currently has 55 active partnerships operating in 5 countries.  These links involve over 100 institutions including many of the top universities from the UK and the region.  Research includes a wide range of topics such as Arts, Agriculture, Archaeology, Genetics, Climate Change, Language and Governance and involves curriculum development, collaborative programmes, teacher and student exchanges as well as research cooperation.

You can find out more about the individual links below.  

Funded Strategic Partnerships 2008 / 09

Funded Strategic Partnerships 2009 / 10

Funded Strategic Partnerships 2010 / 11

Information for INSPIREProject Managers?

INSPIRE has moved to an online reporting format.  As a project manager you should have received a link for your mid-term report.  If you have not received a link or you want further information please contact your local country coordinator for more information.