INSPIRE – International Strategic Partnerships in Research and Education is a British Council funded project that aims to significantly strengthen the academic and research partnerships between the UK and a strategic selection of  countries in Central South Asia, including: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan.

What are the Aims of INSPIRE?

The principal aim of INSPIRE is to support a transformational increase in the number and scope of Higher Education partnerships between the UK and universities in the CSA Region.

Applications are invited for grant funding from UK Higher Education Institutions and CSA Partner institutions for a range of activities.

What funding opportunities are available?

Application forms and guidelines can be found at the bottom of this page.

Opportunities for Grant Funding are available in the following areas of activity:

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Kazakhstan

Afghanistan

Where can I find out more?

The official launch of INSPIRE took place at the Commonwealth Club on Thursday 18th September. The event introduced INSPIRE, the funding opportunities available and also provided an update on the Higher Education market in each of the participating countries; attendees also had the chance to talk about INSPIRE with the Education Managers from each British Council country office.

Copies of the presentations are available to download: