University of Texas at Austin – The University of Manchester Seed Fund

The University of Manchester (UoM) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) are collaborating on a new research seed fund initiative to support international research collaboration between the two institutions, to support world-leading research and to leverage international research funding in the future.

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

Call documents

• Call guidelines 
• Application form preview
• Application form

For more information contact:

University of Manchester

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