Global Funding Scheme
The UZH Global Funding Scheme supports UZH researchers in creating impactful, international science collaborations aligned with the Global Strategy 2030 through three targeted funding lines.
Funder: Freie Universitat Berlin
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Application deadline (full proposal submission via the Good Grants Tool for the Global Funding Scheme call)
Funding Amounts: Global Champion Fund: CHF 20,000–60,000 (up to 3 years) | Global Seed Fund & Outreach Fund: CHF 5,000 (up to 1 year)
Summary: Supports UZH researchers in launching high-impact international collaborations aligned with the UZH Global Strategy 2030.
Key Information: UZH employment and eligible international partner required; co-funding is mandatory for the Champion Fund.
Description
The UZH Global Funding Scheme is designed to empower University of Zurich (UZH) researchers and staff to develop and implement impactful international collaborations that advance the objectives of the UZH Global Strategy 2030. The scheme encourages scalable, high-impact projects, particularly those involving UZH’s Network and Priority Partners or reputable non-academic organizations at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy. Three funding lines are available—Global Champion Fund, Global Outreach Fund, and Global Seed Fund—each supporting different types and scales of collaborative activities.
