TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 | Up to £25,000 for Higher Education Partnerships
Higher education institutions in the UK, Armenia, Bangladesh, and Thailand can apply for TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 to support sustainable transnational education partnerships. Successful projects will receive up to £25,000 in funding.
Overview
The TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 under the Going Global Partnerships programme offer funding to support collaborative higher education initiatives between the United Kingdom, Armenia, Bangladesh, and Thailand. The second round of the programme provides 11 grants designed to expand access to quality education, foster sustainable transnational education (TNE) models, and contribute to positive changes in local education systems.
Benefits
- Funding of up to £25,000 per project.
- Opportunities to establish or strengthen international institutional partnerships.
- Support for exploring sustainable TNE frameworks and regulatory environments.
- Enhanced capacity for international education collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria vary depending on the country partnership:
- For Armenia and Bangladesh Partnerships: The lead institution must be a UK higher education provider with degree-awarding powers, partnering with eligible institutions in Armenia or Bangladesh.
- For Thailand Partnerships: The lead institution must be a Thai higher education institution partnering with eligible UK institutions.
Applicants are advised to review the official Call Guidance document for full eligibility specifications.
How to Apply
Interested institutions must submit their proposals through the official online grant platform. Applications for Armenia and Bangladesh must be initiated by the lead UK institution, while applications involving Thailand must be initiated by the lead Thai institution.
Deadline
The application deadline is 2 September 2026 at 11:59 a.m. BST.