University of Padua joint seed funding scheme

The third call of the Padua-St Andrews Joint Seed Funding Scheme is closed. 

Purpose

The University of Padua and the University of St Andrews have established a joint seed funding scheme with the goal of facilitating cooperation in the framework of our strategic partnership. This represents the third call for proposals for joint initiatives between UniPD and UoStA following its launch in 2022.The funding shall enable academic staff from all disciplines to identify complementary strengths, explore areas of synergy, and develop outstanding future projects in research and academic innovation. The joint seed funding aims to support the first steps of cooperation and is not meant as complete project funding.

Possible formats for cooperation may include but are not strictly limited to:

• Intensive research seminars or workshops;
• Pedagogical workshops (e.g. exploring digital or other course collaboration);
• Short term research stays;
• Graduate Summer/ Winter programmes;
• Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.

Funding

Each application will receive up to £5,000 (approx. €6,000) in total or £2,500 (approx. €3,000) from each institution.

Project timelines should not exceed 12 months from the project start date. It is expected that projects will start no later than 1 Sept 2024.

Eligibility

The supported activities should have a clearly defined focus and serve as a catalyst for the development of new joint projects. The activities can take place in Padua or in St Andrews. The motivation for holding the activity should be clearly explained, including how the involved UniPD and UoStA faculties and schools can benefit long term from this cooperation.

Principal Investigators should be full-time or part-time academic staff with a contract of employment until at least the end of the project. Projects may also include the participation of self-funded external investigators or partner institutions where relevant.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

• partnership and strategic relevance
• academic quality and innovation
• anticipated outcomes and scalability of the project 
• impact and legacy

Full information is provided in the 2024-UniPD-UoStA-Joint Seed Funding-guidelines (PDF)

Application

One joint application must be submitted by Friday, 3 May 2024 (5pm CET, 4pm BST) using the online submission link. The following documents (PDF format) must be submitted as part of the application:

1. 2024 UniPD-UoStA-Joint Seed Funding-application form (Word)
2. Curriculum vitae of UniPD PI
3. Curriculum vitae of UoStA PI
4. Endorsement letter of UniPD head of department
5. Endorsement letter of UoStA head of school