Global Champion Fund
Forecasted
The Global Champion Fund from Freie Universitat Berlin supports major international research collaborations for global scientific impact and lasting institutional partnerships.
Funder: Freie Universitat Berlin
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: CHF 20,000–60,000 per project; project duration up to 3 years; co-funding required from both UZH and partner institution
Summary: Supports ambitious, large-scale international collaborations with strong institutional commitment and global impact potential, aligned with UZH Global Strategy 2030.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be employed at University of Zurich; both UZH internal and partner co-funding are mandatory.
Description
The Global Champion Fund is a flagship initiative within the UZH Global Funding Scheme, designed to enable large-scale, collaborative projects that have the potential for significant and lasting global impact. The fund specifically seeks to advance the UZH Global Strategy 2030 by supporting partnerships that unite University of Zurich (UZH) researchers, international academic partners, and non-academic organizations at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy. Supported projects should demonstrate strong institutional commitment, long-term sustainability, and the capacity to foster enduring international influence.
