University of Washington, Seattle - The University of Manchester Seed Fund

The University of Washington and The University of Manchester are forging an exciting and dynamic research partnership through the launch of a new joint research seed fund. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in their shared commitment to pioneering research and fostering global academic connections.

Funding 

The Fund is open to applications from all research areas, and we encourage applicants from any discipline to submit proposals. We encourage the involvement of research staff who are Early Career Researchers (ECRs) either as the principal investigators (PIs) or as members of the project team (please check the criteria in the call details to ensure eligibility).  

The proposed collaborative project should present a balance between partnership building activities and direct research, as appropriate, considering the key objectives of the funding opportunity. Projects can include: 

• joint research activities: scoping, feasibility, or proof of concept studies 

• travel and networking 

• exchange visits 

• skills training. 

Projects that primarily focus on teaching or training will not be eligible.

Key dates

A timeline is currently being finalised between the University of Washington and The University of Manchester and it’s likely the call will open in December 2025 and close in late January 2026.

For more information contact: 

Helen Lusty, International Relations 
Email: international.partnerships@manchester.ac.uk