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International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)

Supporting strategic international partnerships in science, research, technology and innovation.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 13 March 2023
• Last updated: 21 September 2026
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  1. 21 September 2026

     Funding settlement for ISPF for the spending review 2026-2027 to 2029-2030 has been updated.

  2. 3 November 2023

     Added examples of programmes launched to date.

  3. 13 March 2023

     First published.

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The International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) is the UK government’s flagship fund for international science, technology, research and innovation. By bringing together expertise from the UK and around the world, the fund:

• supports collaboration on shared priorities
• strengthens research and innovation capability
• helps develop the ideas, technologies and solutions needed for a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future

The ISPF has a settlement of up to £611 million over the 4-year spending review period 2026-2027 to 2029-2030. The funding builds on more than £500 million invested in science partnerships through the fund since 2022.