The UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund launched in 2014. It brings the best researchers and innovators from UK and China to tackle the biggest challenges we face globally.
The way we work with China through the Newton Fund reflects our shared position as global science leaders and means that the knowledge we can develop in partnership will generate global development impact. This will benefit the poorest people around the world and contribute to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Given its size, China is central to important regional and global development issues. Global problems cannot be solved without China’s engagement and many of the complex development challenges that China faces are relevant to other countries, including rapid aging, building an effective health system, and addressing climate change (World Bank, 2020).
Priorities for China
New drugs to beat cancers endemic in developing countries
According to the World Health Organisation, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Nasopharyngeal and lung cancers in particular, are endemic in countries across South Asia, such as Indonesia and Vietnam . Current cancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy,...
Local funding partners
Each Newton Fund partnership is unique. UK and international partners work together to devise and deliver Newton Fund programmes.
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Funding opportunities
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If you are interested in learning more about China please get in touch with our local team.
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