British Council Launches £30,000 TNE Grants with India 2026–27 to Strengthen UK-India Higher Education Partnerships ·British Council

Overview

This program offers the TNE Grants with India 2026–27 to support higher education institutions in the UK and India in developing innovative transnational education courses and degree programmes.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• UK higher education institutions with degree-awarding powers.
• Indian higher education institutions recognized by national authorities.
• At least one industry partner from the UK or India.

Benefits

• Each selected partnership will receive £30,000 for project development.
• Projects are expected to run for 17 months, starting on September 30, 2026.
• Support for interdisciplinary academic programmes.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the designated online platform using the "Going Global Partnerships – India – TNE Grants 2026" application form.

Deadline

Applications close on August 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. BST.