Newton Prize
The annual £1 million Newton Prize celebrates outstanding international research partnerships between the UK and Newton countries, enabling international research partners to continue working together to address some of the world’s most pressing health and development issues such as malaria, antimicrobial resistance and climate change.
All projects align with the Newton Fund’s overall objectives: contributing to poverty reduction, economic development and improving the welfare of the population of Newton Fund countries. Funded projects also bring benefits to the UK and its research and innovation community.
Newton Prize funding has been awarded to projects in the following countries:
- 2017 – India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
- 2018 – Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
- 2019 – China, Indonesia, the Philippines
- 2020 – Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, South Africa, Turkey
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Newton Fund
We build research and innovation partnerships with countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to support social and economic welfare, tackle global challenges and develop talent and careers.
Global Challenges Research Fund
We help UK and international researchers and innovators address the key issues affecting developing countries.