Columbia University's Alliance Program: Call for Joint Projects funds new collaborative research and teaching initiatives between Columbia and French partner institutions across all academic disciplines.
Funder: Columbia University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; seed funding supports joint research, pilot studies, and collaborative teaching — budget expectations vary by project.
Summary: Supports new transatlantic research and teaching collaborations between Columbia University and French Alliance partners across all disciplines.
Key Information: Proposals must be jointly submitted by faculty from Columbia and at least one French partner institution.
This program, offered by Columbia University in partnership with École Polytechnique, Sciences Po, and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, aims to catalyze new international collaborations in research and teaching. The initiative supports the development of joint research proposals, pilot or exploratory studies, and innovative teaching projects that involve active cooperation between faculty at Columbia and any of the three French partner institutions. Projects can span any academic discipline and are expected to foster sustainable academic networks within the Alliance network, strengthening intellectual ties between the United States and France.