KTH Royal Institute of Technology-Stockholm University-The University of Manchester Seed Fund

The University of Manchester (UoM), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm University (SU) are pleased to announce the fourth round of our joint research seed fund to support collaborative research projects.

The purpose of the fund is to initiate or develop new research partnerships. Funds will be awarded to projects which encourage the building of networks of researchers and have clearly defined plans for future funding.

For the external page between The University of Manchester, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University (SU), including previous awardees of the funds, please see this page.

Funding

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.

The fund is open to applications from all research areas. 

Key dates

Application information

• Call guidelines
• Application form preview
• Application form (available from 23 September 2025)

For more information contact:

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