The TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 call aims to support the development of transnational education (TNE) partnerships between higher education providers in the UK and 15 countries, including Brazil.
For UK-Brazil partnerships, funding is available for an expected total of two projects, each with a value of up to £25,000, starting from January 2027.
About the grants
TNE Exploratory Grants support projects that address one or more of the following overarching objectives.
- Contribute to long-term and sustainable institutional change that promotes a more inclusive access to high quality education through TNE.
- Contribute to a better understanding of the local context and facilitate a regulatory and operational environment to best support TNE partnership.
- Support TNE initiatives that promote positive changes in the local education systems, considering their context and needs, and creating a more inclusive and accessible international education environment that contributes to the SDGs.
For more details on eligibility, application timelines, and funding amount, please visit the global website.
Apply by 6 July 2026, 11.59 (BST)
On 16 June 2026, the British Council held a Q&A session for UK-Brazil institutions to share further information on the TNE Exploratory Grants. You can watch the full recording and download the presentation slides below.