As a result of this BARI competition, a program of international collaboration between the United States and the United Kingdom will be created. Consequently, the proposal will include two research teams, one of which will be from the U.S. and the other from the U.K. Accordingly, the BARI competition is open only to teams comprised of at least one (1) US institution of Higher Education as defined in 34 CFR 600.4 with a degree granting program in science or engineering (US University) and at least one (1) UK research institution (UK research organization). Proposals may only be submitted by UK research organizations who are eligible to apply to UKRI. Check if your institution is eligible for funding: https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/before-you-apply/check-if-you-are-eligible-for-research-and-innovation-funding/eligibility-as-an-organisation/#contents-list.US DoD Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)) are not allowed to receive funds directly or via sub-awards.