Global Seed Fund
The UZH Global Seed Fund supports early-stage international research collaborations to help UZH researchers and partners develop larger grant proposals and expand global scientific networks.
Funder: Freie Universitat Berlin
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Application deadline (full submission deadline for Call 2026)
Funding Amounts: CHF 5,000 per project; projects must be completed within one year of grant confirmation.
Summary: Supports early-stage international research collaborations to help UZH researchers and partners develop proposals for larger grants and expand UZH’s global network.
Description
The Global Seed Fund, part of the UZH Global Funding Scheme, is designed to initiate and strengthen early-stage collaboration and proposal development between University of Zurich (UZH) researchers and international partners. The fund supports exploratory or preparatory activities that lay the groundwork for strong applications to larger, competitive third-party grants. Projects should contribute to expanding UZH’s international network and advancing the objectives of the UZH Global Strategy 2030, especially through interdisciplinary and global partnerships.
