International Partnership Development Fund (IPDF)

The IPDF is now closed.
Type 1 (original strand) closing date was 28 February 2025.
Type 2 (new strand) closing date was 10 March 2025. 

Note that decisions on applications will be shared in early April 2025.

Our international strategy, Global Glasgow 2025, reaffirms our institutional commitment to global connectedness and collaboration. University of Glasgow staff can apply for funding for international activities that align with the priorities of the strategy via the International Partnership Development Fund (IPDF). Note that all applications require 50% match funding support from your School/College or Service.

Who is it for: The IPDF is for University of Glasgow staff. It is not suitable for PhD students.

The most successful applicants discuss ideas in advance so that their aims align with the School/College and/or with the region. We encourage you to contact the relevant Dean for Global Engagement, as well as your local internationalisation contacts (see below) whilst drafting your application.

Funding: Up to a maximum of £5000 plus 50% match funding support from your school or college, please refer below for details on the approval process.  The maximum project cost is £10,000 and this must include the match funding. Applications should show in detail how the funding will be allocated.

The IPDF is in year funding and so successful recipients must complete the activity before the end of July. Funding cannot be carried over to the next financial year.

What is it for: We are introducing two types of application for this call.

  • Type 1 is for the establishment of new partnerships in the initial phase of development or to build new strands with existing partnerships.
  • Type 2, IPDF Research Seed Funding, is a new strand which seeks to deepen relationships with existing international partners by facilitating the development of joint research activity. Colleagues are encouraged to consider opportunities for research development with academic contacts from our list of priority partners. 
 Type 1 Type 2
Establishment of new relationships  Deepen existing research relationships with named partners
Requires college-level strategic alignment Requires pre-application agreement with the international partner
Up to £5000 plus £5000 match funding Up to £5000 plus £5000 match funding
Exploratory  Initial stage of a research application
Any partner, priority for existing relationship (see map) Specific list of partners

Type 1: IPDF for new partnerships / new strands with existing partners

Type 2: IPDF Research Seed Funding

Application process and match funding / support (School/College or Service)

Travel and funding criteria

Progress reports and case studies