BBSRC Partner with International Researchers on AI for Bioscience

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Date 24.08.2023
Category Call for proposal
Funding Body:  Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Deadline: 24 August 2023

Amount:  €365,002 max.

Duration: 18 months

Aim:  Advance UK bioscience research through artificial intelligence by partnering with international researchers
The International Partnering Award Plus (IPAP) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Bioscience scheme aims to:
  • Pump prime collaborations between the UK and the following research-intensive countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and USA.
  • Leverage expertise and data resources to accelerate scientific discovery, enable breakthroughs, advance and realise the transformative impact of AI technologies for the biosciences.
  • Build readiness in the community to take on future joint opportunities.

Eligibility:  Funding is available to build links with overseas researchers and technical specialists, and for UK research costs.
Partnering is limited to researchers based in the following countries:
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • Switzerland
  • USA

Research themes:
  • AI to transform bioscience research and discovery : The development of underpinning AI approaches applicable to bioscience research.
  • AI to advance our understanding of the rules of life: Delivery of new knowledge about key biological principles and mechanisms using AI-based approaches.
  • AI in sustainable agriculture and food : AI to help understand, manage and improve health and wellbeing in animals and humans across the life course.
  • AI for an integrated understanding of health : AI to help understand, manage and improve health and wellbeing in animals and humans across the life course.
  • AI to advance manufacturing and clean growth : AI to drive bio-based solutions that can transform a wide range of businesses and supply chains.

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  • Free

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