02.10.2024

Matariki Research Seed Fund 2024/2025

Deadline: 06.12.2024

The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is launching the second call for research seed funding to develop a stronger relationship in globally relevant fields of research between its partners. Through a competitive process, MNU will jointly advertise, select and fund collaborative bi-, tri and multilateral research projects between MNU institutions. Successful research projects are expected to ultimately result in outcomes such as third-party funding applications, larger-scale collaborations, significant joint publications etc.
Proposals covering any thematic area will be considered, but applications in areas related to the United Nations’ SDGs are particularly welcome. Projects must also demonstrate alignment to MNU’s five guiding principles and values.
Please note that the MNU Research Seed Fund particularly welcomes applications from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) (up to 6 years from PhD), though does not exclude submissions from other groups.

Summary of features:

•Proposals will be invited for a maximum of £25,000, for activity duration of 12-24 months;
•Projects must start no later than 1st May 2025;
•Proposals must include researchers from at least two (2) MNU institutions. Proposals including multilateral partnerships are strongly encouraged. Bilateral project proposals should include plans for engagement of other Matariki members in the project;
•Applicants must be eligible to serve in the role of PI at their own institution;
•Applicants must have proven expertise in the project proposal being submitted;
•Non-Matariki external collaborators may be involved in the proposal, at their own expense.

Application timeline:
The call opens on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 and completed applications should be submitted through the link below by 12:00 (GMT) on Friday 6th December 2024.

For any general questions concerning the funding line and the application process, please contact the Matariki Secretariat (Lucy Turzynski, Matariki Network Manager) lucy.s.turzynskispam prevention@durham.ac.uk 
Applicants are requested to contact the Tübingen Matariki Coordinator, Dr. Karin Moser v. Filseck, early enough before submission of their application:
karin.moser-von-filseckspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de