Heidelberg Harvard Strategic Partnership Grant and Explorer Seed Fund
Forecasted
The Heidelberg Harvard Strategic Partnership Grant and Explorer Seed Fund from Harvard University support collaborative research, scholar exchanges, and academic events between Harvard and Heidelberg University.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Strategic Partnership Grant: up to €250,000 (12 months), up to €500,000 (21 months), up to €750,000 (21 months with ≥€250,000 third-party funds); Explorer Seed Fund: up to €100,000 per application.
Summary: Supports research stays and academic events to foster innovative collaborations between Harvard and Heidelberg University.
Key Information: Only Harvard PIs with faculty appointments and PI rights may apply; Heidelberg faculty must submit the application.
Description
This bilateral funding initiative, a collaboration between Heidelberg University and Harvard University and supported by the State of Baden-Württemberg, aims to strengthen institutional ties and promote scientific exchange. The program provides financial support for research stays by Harvard University researchers at Heidelberg University and for academic events such as workshops, lectures, and summer schools. The funding is intended to foster networking, enhance international visibility, and encourage the development of sustainable, innovative research collaborations between the two universities. Both the Strategic Partnership Grant and the Explorer Seed Fund are offered under this initiative, each with distinct funding tiers and scopes.
