Global Seed Fund
Forecasted
The Global Seed Fund from Freie Universität Berlin supports early-stage, international research collaborations to help UZH researchers and partners develop larger scientific projects.
Funder: Freie Universitat Berlin
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to CHF 5,000 per project; projects must be completed within one year of grant confirmation.
Summary: Supports early-stage international research collaborations for UZH researchers and partners to develop proposals for larger grants and expand UZH’s global network.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all deadlines are projected and may change.
Description
The Global Seed Fund, part of the UZH Global Funding Scheme and supported by Freie Universität Berlin, is designed to catalyze early-stage international research collaborations involving University of Zurich (UZH) researchers and global partners. The fund supports preparatory and exploratory activities that lay the groundwork for strong proposals to larger, competitive third-party grants. Projects must contribute to expanding UZH’s international network and align with the UZH Global Strategy 2030, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and globally engaged partnerships.
