The Key International Strategic Partnerships Fund

Now open for applications, eligible colleagues are invited to submit their applications by Monday 30 November.

About the Key International Strategic Partnership Fund (KISPF)

Funds are available to support high-impact international partnership activities that strengthen and deepen Bath's strategic global relationships.

The scheme has been established to:

Deepen established international research relationships.
Support collaboration involving interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research.
Enable sustainable, high-impact research partnerships.
Create opportunities for future externally funded collaborative research.
Align with the University's key thematic research areas: Digital, Health and Sustainability.

Assessment criteria

When preparing your application, consider how your proposal addresses the following criteria and ensure that appropriate evidence is included throughout your submission.

What to consider

Assessment criterion	What to highlight in your application
Strategic value	Relationship history, mutual commitment, alignment with University priorities
Research Synergies	Complementary expertise and opportunities for collaboration
Track Record	Joint publications, projects, grants and research outputs
Breadth of Engagement	Multiple colleagues, departments, faculties or disciplines
Future Funding Potential	Identified funding opportunities and next steps
Institutional Commitment	Co-investment, in-kind support or senior sponsorship
Partner Reputation	International standing and strategic value of the partner
Research Excellence	Access to expertise, facilities, data, networks or resources
Outputs and Outcomes	Publications, grant proposals, workshops and network-building
Delivery Plan	Clear activities, milestones, timescales and deliverables

Submit an application

The KISPF call is now open for applications, please refer to the timeline below for key dates and application milestones.

Please note that this is an invitation-only call. Application forms are available from your Associate Dean International (ADI). ADIs maintain Faculty and School priority partner lists, and applications involving these partners may receive additional consideration. Applicants should discuss their proposed activity with their ADI before applying to ensure alignment with the University's partnership priorities.

Timeline

Date	Action
Mon 2 November 2026	Applications open
Mon 30 November 2026	Application deadline
Mon 07 Dec 2026	Selection panel
Mon 04 Jan 2027	Successful proposals notified after this date