The UK-China Advanced Materials Research Institute is a virtual Research Institute for the leading researchers in UK-China collaborations in polymer-related materials, originally based on the RCUK-Bradford Science Bridges China and EPSRC-Bradford Global Engagements platform (2009-13).  It emphasizes advanced materials for healthcare, in particular polymers, and wider applications of advanced polymer materials. It has developed over the years  to involve leading groups from around the world.