UoStA Joint Seed Funding ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** The fifth call of the Charles-St Andrews Joint Seed Funding Scheme will be open on 16th Ma This funding scheme is intended for academic staff from all disciplines. Aims of cooperation and possible formats 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 UStA following its launch in 2022. shall enable academic staff from all disciplines to identify complementary strengths, expl synergy, and develop outstanding future projects in research, academic innovation, educati and pedagogical development. The joint seed funding aims to support the first steps of coo not meant as complete project funding. Possible formats for cooperation may include but are not strictly limited to: 1.Intensive research seminars or workshops 2.Pedagogical workshops (e.g. exploring digital or other course collaboration) 3.Short-term research or pedagogic research stays 4.Graduate summer/ winter programmes 5.Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects Duration and funding Project timelines may not exceed 12 months from the project start date. It is expected tha start no later than 1 September 2026. Projects must be concluded, and funding must be spen months. Each application will receive up to ?5,000 (approx. €6,000) in total or ?2,500 (approx. €3 institution. Up to 4 projects will be awarded in the 2026 call of the scheme. Conditions of the call The supported activities should have a clearly defined focus and serve as a catalyst for t new joint projects. The activities can take place in Prague or in St Andrews. The motivati the activity should be clearly explained, including how the involved CU and UStA faculties benefit long term from this cooperation. • A project must be carried out by at least two applicants, one from each institution, who together to build a joint proposal. Applicants should be full-time or part-time academic a contract of employment until at least the end of the project. It is strongly recommend institution include co-applicants (one or more); participation of early-stage researcher encouraged. • All academic fields covered jointly by CU and UStA are included in the present call, and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged as long as the resulting project is beneficial universities. • Projects aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [ URL "https://s goals"] are particularly welcomed. • Recipients of a grant under previous calls for proposals are eligible to apply. However, projects must be entirely new and not a continuation, or further edition, of pre-existin Moreover, applicants not having benefitted from funding under previous calls will be giv the selection process. • Projects may also include the participation of self-funded external investigators or par institutions where relevant. Key dates Call opens: 16 March 2026 Applications close: Monday 18 May 2026 (5pm CET/4pm BST) Outcomes announced: by July 2026 Projects commence: 1 September 2026 Projects complete: 31 August 2027 Application One joint application must be submitted by Monday, 18 May 2026 (5pm CET/4pm BST) using the ONLINE SUBMISSION LINK 2026 [ URL "https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id KgN00mqWGTvZ47wGovRGPn8aiFFstIolwFqfWBUMlc5TlhETEJDQ1RCVDU0WkswQTE0WTkzSy4u&route=shorturl The following documents must be submitted as part of the application: 1.2026 CU-UStA application form (.doc) [ URL "CSPEN-65- version1-2026_cu_usta_joint_seed_funding_application_form.docx"] 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 Contact persons Charles University: Barbora Bednaříková: partnerships(zavinac)cuni.cz [ MAIL "partnerships(zavinac)cuni.cz "] University of St Andrews: Harriet Sheridan: partnerships(zavinac)st-andrews.ac.uk [ MAIL "partnerships(zavinac)st-an Full information about the call for proposals for joint initiatives in education and resea University – University of St Andrews is provided in: CU-StA JOINT SEED FUNDING GUIDELINES 2026 (.pdf) [ URL "CSPEN-65- version1-2026_cu_usta_joint_seed_funding_guidelines.pdf"]