Joint Seed Funding CU – UoStA 2025 ****************************************************************************************** * Applications open ****************************************************************************************** The fourth call of the Charles-St Andrews Joint Seed Funding Scheme is now open. Deadline for applications is 12 May 2025 (5pm CET, 4pm BST). ****************************************************************************************** * Purpose ****************************************************************************************** Charles University and the University of St Andrews have established a joint seed funding goal of facilitating cooperation in the framework of our strategic partnership. This repre call for proposals for joint initiatives between CU and UoStA following a pilot in 2022. T enable academic staff from all disciplines to identify complementary strengths, explore ar and develop outstanding future projects in research and academic innovation. The joint see support the first steps of cooperation and is not meant as complete project funding. Possible formats for cooperation may include: • Intensive research 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 institution. Project timelines should not exceed 12 months from the project start date. It is expected will start no later than 1 September 2025. ****************************************************************************************** * Eligibility ****************************************************************************************** The supported activities should have a clearly defined focus and serve as a catalyst for t of new joint projects. The activities can take place in Prague or in St Andrews. The motiv the activity should be clearly explained, including how the involved CU and UoStA facultie benefit long term from this cooperation. Principal Investigators should be full-time or part-time academic staff with a contract of until at least the end of the project. Projects may also include the participation of self investigators or partner institutions where relevant. Applications from academic staff in all Schools are welcome and will be assessed on the ba • partnership and strategic relevance • academic quality and innovation • anticipated outcomes and scalability of the project • impact and legacy Full information is provided in the CU-StA joint seed funding guidelines (PDF) [ URL "CSPE version1-2025_cu_usta_joint_seed_funding_guidelines.pdf"] ****************************************************************************************** * Application ****************************************************************************************** One joint application must be submitted by Monday, 12 May 2025 (5pm CET, 4pm BST) using th submission link [ URL "https://forms.office.com/e/2WzzuTVnRK"] . The following documents must be submitted as part of the application: 1.2025 CU-UStA application form [ URL "CSPEN-58- version1-2025_cu_usta_joint_seed_funding_application_form.docx"] (Word) 2.Curriculum vitae of CU PI 3.Curriculum vitae of UStA PI 4.Endorsement letter of CU head of faculty 5.Endorsement letter of UStA head of school