National Taiwan University joint seed funding scheme

The University has launched the first call of the NTU-St Andrews Joint Seed Funding Scheme.

 

Purpose

National Taiwan University and the University of St Andrews have established a new joint seed funding scheme with the goal of facilitating increased cooperation in the framework of our institutional partnership.

The funding will 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:

1. Intensive research seminars or workshops
2. Pedagogical workshops (e.g. exploring digital or other course collaboration)
3. Short-term research stays
4. Graduate summer/ winter programmes
5. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects

Funding

Each application will receive up to £12,000 (GBP)/$480,000 (NTD) in total or £6,000/$240,000 from each institution. Up to 2 projects will be awarded in the 2024 pilot call of the scheme.

Project timelines should not exceed 12 months from the project start date. It is expected that projects will start no later than 1 January 2025.

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 Taipei or in St Andrews; The motivation for holding the activity should be clearly explained, including how the involved NTU and UoStA faculties and schools can benefit long term from this cooperation.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

• academic quality and innovation
• impact and legacy
• research outcomes
• partnership and strategic relevance

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

Application

One joint application must be submitted by Friday, 25 October 2024 (5pm GMT+8, 10am GMT+1) using the online submission link. The following documents (PDF format) must be submitted as part of the application:

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