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Seed Projects Research Funding

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Photo: Szabolcs Csortos | University of Pécs

The EDUC-WIDE initiative has recently accepted applications for Seed Projects focused on fostering collaboration in research and innovation. These small-scale projects will lay the foundation for larger-scale ventures, strengthen ties within the EDUC Alliance, and contribute to knowledge translation in non-academic environments.

The application deadline was 27 January 2025 and the call is now closed. Funding decisions will be announced shortly.

The aim of this call for seed projects is to select small-scale collaborative R&I projects that will:

  • upscale collaboration between EDUC Universities and their local and regional ecosystems
  • initiate and/or strengthen collaboration on R&I topics of joint interest
  • create preliminary data supporting the feasibility of ambitious scientific and technological endeavours
  • translate and deploy academic knowledge into a non-academic environment
  • contribute to the general sustainability of cooperation within the EDUC Alliance.

Please find the call documentation here.

Looking for Partners?

If you’re seeking collaborators for your project, the EDUC OpenUp Platform is the perfect place to start. You can easily connect with researchers, universities, and institutions across the EDUC network. How to find partners:

  1. Register or log in to the EDUC OpenUp Platform
  2. Explore the Seed Projects section to see shared project ideas from other researchers
  3. Post your own project or share a description of your research interests to attract potential collaborators
  4. Connect with others in your research area and build meaningful partnerships.

Universities in the EDUC-WIDE Consortium

Universities in the EDUC-WIDE Consortium
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Widening Partners:

  • Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
  • University of Pécs (Hungary)
  • Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (Ukraine)

Advanced Partners:

  • University of South-Eastern Norway (Norway)
  • University of Cagliari (Italy)
  • Jaume I University (Spain)
  • University of Potsdam (Germany)

Associated Partners:

  • Paris Nanterre University (France)
  • University of Rennes (France)
Universities in the EDUC-WIDE Consortium
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