UCL and Tohoku University are contributing matching funds to support collaborative education and research initiatives through a joint call for proposals.
Projects
This call invites proposals for partnership development activity in areas of mutual interest and complementary strengths that will deepen collaboration between UCL 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 UCL 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 UCL must have an open-ended Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ contract or a fixed-term contract which lasts until at least July 2025.
Principal Investigators from UCL 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 UCL 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 UCL and Tohoku University
4.ÌýÌý ÌýAll applications must be submitted online via the UCL 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 UCL-TU Strategic Partner Funds, please contact:
At UCL: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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