# ESRC-FAPESP: Working with Brazilian Researchers

**Funder:** ESRC
**Budget:** £280,000–£800,000 (80% of £350k–£1M FEC)
**Duration:** Up to 5 years (60 months)
**Consortium:** Required — UK project lead + São Paulo-based FAPESP-funded co-lead (International)
**Application:** 2-stage: São Paulo PI submits to FAPESP via SAGe first, then UK lead submits to ESRC via UKRI Funding Service in the same week
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/esrc-working-with-brazilian-researchers/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

UK-Brazil collaborative social science research. UK project lead must be at an ESRC-eligible organisation; São Paulo partner must be at a public or non-profit HEI/research org in the State of São Paulo eligible for FAPESP. UK FEC £350k–£1M (80% funded by ESRC). Proposals must be >50% social sciences. No thematic priorities; highest quality funded.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/esrc-fapesp-working-with-brazilian-researchers-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.