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British Council TNE Grants 2026-2027—up to £30,000

The British Council TNE Grants with India 2026-2027 support UK-India partnerships to develop new transnational education courses and degree programmes. The grants aim to enhance academia-industry engagement and create stronger UK-India higher education collaboration.

Funding: Up to £30,000
Location: India (partnership with UK institution)
Eligibility: UK higher education institutions partnering with Indian institutions
Host: British Council
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The British Council TNE Grants with India 2026-2027 is a programme that supports UK-India partnerships to develop and launch new transnational education courses and degree programmes in emerging areas. The grants aim to enhance academia-industry engagement and create stronger UK-India higher education collaboration. Up to £30,000 is available in funding.

Overview

The grants support the development and launch of new transnational education courses and degree programmes in emerging areas.

  • Enhance academia-industry engagement
  • Create stronger UK-India higher education collaboration
  • More opportunities for young people in emerging disciplines

Eligibility

The grants are open to UK-India partnerships.

  • Partnerships must be between UK and Indian institutions
  • Proposals must be for new transnational education courses or degree programmes

Benefits

  • Up to £30,000 in funding
  • Opportunity to develop and launch new transnational education courses and degree programmes
  • Enhanced academia-industry engagement
  • Stronger UK-India higher education collaboration

How to Apply

Applications are open until August 5, 2026.

  • Submit a proposal outlining the new transnational education course or degree programme
  • Include details of the partnership between the UK and Indian institutions
  • Provide a budget outline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for applications?

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2026.

How much funding is available?

Up to £30,000 is available in funding.

What type of projects are eligible for funding?

New transnational education courses and degree programmes in emerging areas are eligible for funding.

Who is eligible to apply?

UK-India partnerships are eligible to apply.

What is the aim of the British Council TNE Grants with India 2026-2027?

The aim is to enhance academia-industry engagement and create stronger UK-India higher education collaboration.

How will the applications be evaluated?

The applications will be evaluated based on the proposal, partnership, and budget outline.