23.07.2026

Baden-Württemberg - Massachusetts: Researcher Mobility Program / Joint Research Seed Fund 2027

Deadline: October 31st, 2026

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst, UMA) and the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Württemberg (BW) support joint collaborations through the UMA-BW Researcher Mobility Program. The aim of the program is to support the development of new collaborations through organized research visits, collaborative meetings, workshops, or seminars, with UMA and the nine research universities in Baden-Württemberg. Up to four Principal Investigators (PIs) will be funded in 2027 jointly in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, through the BW Ministry and at UMass Amherst. Projects leading to long-term collaborations and sustained research relationships, and generating publications, exhibitions, and/or grants for external funding will be prioritized for funding.

Project proposals should articulate a connection with one of the following themes:

• Health, Performance, and Well-being
• Agriculture and Food Systems
• Climate, Sustainability, and Energy

This seed funding program supports UMass AND BW research university collaborators in convening a research visit, collaborative meeting, workshop, or research seminar in Massachusetts or Baden-Württemberg.

Proposals should be prepared, submitted and led jointly by a UMass faculty member AND a BW faculty member, to establish a new/emerging collaboration or target identified extramural funding for an existing relationship. Applications from researchers with well-established collaborations will only be considered if they clearly articulate a commitment to targeting identified extramural funding opportunities.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

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