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¹û¶³Ó°Ôº-Tohoku University Strategic Partner Funds 2024-25

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and Tohoku University are contributing matching funds to support collaborative education and research initiatives through a joint call for proposals.

The 2024/25Ìýfunding call opens on 6 September 2024 and will close at 11.59pm (UK Time) 9 October 2024.

Projects

This call invites proposals for partnership development activity in areas of mutual interest and complementary strengths that will deepen collaboration between ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and Tohoku University. Proposals should be co-led by a Lead Applicant at each institution.Ìý

Proposals from all fields are welcome but those related to the following fields are particularly encouraged:
•ÌýÌý ÌýDisaster science
•ÌýÌý ÌýLife and Medical Sciences; Population Health; and Brain Sciences, particularly in relation to the Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýAIÌý
•ÌýÌý ÌýHigher Education
Up to six joint projects will be selected for funding. Proposals will be assessed by a committee composed of members from both institutions.

Eligibility

Applications are open to ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº staff members with the following roles. ÌýApplications from Early Career Researchers, or staff with equivalent professional training are welcomed:Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýProfessor or equivalentÌý
•ÌýÌý ÌýAssociate Professor/ Reader or equivalentÌý
•ÌýÌý ÌýSenior Lecturer/Principal Researcher/Principal Research Associate or equivalent
•ÌýÌý ÌýLecturer/Senior Research Associate or equivalent
•ÌýÌý ÌýPost Doc/Researcher/Research Associate or equivalent

Applicants from ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº must have an open-ended ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº contract or a fixed-term contract which lasts until at least July 2025.

Principal Investigators from ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº should be aware of changes made to the 2024/25 GE Partner Fund process which are stipulated in Partner Funds webpage here. Ìý

ValueÌý

Up to six successful proposals will receive up to £10,000. Funding will be jointly provided by ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and TU, with 50% going to the academic at each respective institution.

TimelineÌý

Call for Proposals:ÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý Ìý6 September 2024
Deadline for Submission:ÌýÌý Ìý11.59pm (UK Time) 9 October 2024

How to apply

1.ÌýÌý ÌýDownload a copy of the full application guideline and read it carefully.
2.ÌýÌý ÌýUse the application form
3.ÌýÌý ÌýAll applications must be jointly developed by a Principal Investigator from ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and Tohoku University
4.ÌýÌý ÌýAll applications must be submitted online via the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº portal. Access .
5.ÌýÌý ÌýOnly complete submissions will be considered.
6.ÌýÌý ÌýLate applications will not be considered.
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Contact

If you experience any problems making an online application, or have any questions about the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº-TU Strategic Partner Funds, please contact:

At ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº:Ìý

Keiko Tsunekawa
Global Engagement Manager
k.tsunekawa@ucl.ac.uk

At TohokuÌýUniversity:Ìý

Global Engagement Division Coordination Team
kokusai-c@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

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