Opportunity Title : British Council – TNE Grants with India 2026–27 (Up to £30,000 Funding)

Successful applicants will receive several benefits, including:

• Funding of up to £30,000 to support eligible collaborative projects.
• Opportunities to establish or strengthen long-term partnerships between UK and Indian institutions.
• Support for developing innovative Transnational Education (TNE) programmes.
• Enhanced international visibility and institutional reputation.
• Improved research collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Opportunities to engage with industry partners and employers.
• Promotion of curriculum innovation and employability-focused education.
• Strengthened academic capacity through international collaboration.
• Increased opportunities for student learning and skills development.
• Contribution to sustainable higher education partnerships between the UK and India.

Interested applicants should complete their application through the official application portal.

Before submitting your application, ensure that you:

1. Review the programme guidance and eligibility criteria.
2. Prepare all required institutional and project documentation.
3. Develop a collaborative proposal with eligible partner organisations.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Submit your application before the official deadline.

Early submission is recommended to allow sufficient time to address any technical issues and ensure all required documents are included.

Applications are now open for the British Council – TNE Grants with India 2026–27, an exciting funding opportunity designed to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and India. Through this initiative, eligible institutions can receive up to £30,000 in funding to develop innovative Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships, enhance academic collaboration, and promote sustainable international education initiatives.

The programme supports projects that improve access to quality higher education, encourage research collaboration, foster industry engagement, and equip students with future-ready skills. Institutions interested in expanding their international partnerships are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

View details at  British Council - TNE Grants with India

Applications are open to partnerships involving eligible organisations from both the United Kingdom and India.

Eligible applicants include:

• UK higher education providers with degree-awarding powers.
• Indian government-funded higher education institutions.
• Indian privately funded recognised higher education institutions.
• Indian universities recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, or other competent authorities.
• Institutes of Eminence in India.
• Institutes of National Importance in India.
• Industry partners, including:
  • Startups
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Large corporations
  • Commercial organisations based in either the UK or India

Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the official funding guidelines before applying.