# International Exchanges Cost Share Round 3 (JSPS and NSTC)

**Funder:** The Royal Society
**Deadline:** 24 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://royalsociety.org/grants/international-exchanges/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

International Exchanges Cost Share Round 3 (JSPS and NSTC) from the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. Funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences; most schemes require a UK host institution (some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners). Application

## Summary

The Royal Society's International Exchanges Cost Share Round 3 (JSPS and NSTC) funds collaborative research partnerships between UK and international researchers, with cost-sharing contributions from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and National Science and Technology Council (Taiwan). This call supports travel, networking, and joint research activities across the natural sciences for researchers based at UK institutions.

## Who should apply

- Researchers employed at UK host institutions
- Scientists with established or developing research links to Japan or Taiwan
- Teams planning bilateral meetings, exchanges, or collaborative research activities
- Early-career to established researchers across the natural sciences

## Key dates

- Deadline: 24 September 2026
- Natural sciences research and exchange partnerships supported over flexible timelines

## Tips for applicants

- Cost-sharing structure: confirm in advance what expenses the JSPS or NSTC partner will cover; Royal Society funding bridges the remainder.
- International Exchanges schemes value reciprocity, describe what both the UK and international partner will contribute and gain.
- A named collaborator letter from your Japan- or Taiwan-based partner strengthens the application and signals commitment.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Royal Society International Exchanges Cost Share scheme?

Researchers employed at UK institutions who have established or developing research partnerships with Japan or Taiwan can apply.

### What does the Royal Society International Exchanges Cost Share fund?

It funds bilateral research collaborations, researcher exchanges, networking events, and joint research activities between UK and Japan or Taiwan, with cost-sharing from international partners.

### What is the deadline for the JSPS and NSTC round?

The deadline is 24 September 2026.

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