Heidelberg | Harvard Strategic Partnership Grant
Joint Heidelberg–Harvard grant funds research stays and academic events to foster innovative, interdisciplinary research collaborations and visibility across all fields and career stages.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €250,000 (12 months) or €500,000 (21 months); up to €750,000 possible if €250,000+ in third-party funding is secured.
Summary: Supports research stays and academic events to foster collaboration and visibility between Heidelberg University and Harvard University researchers across all disciplines.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a Heidelberg PI; Harvard PIs must have PI rights and cannot lead if hospital-based.
Description
This program is a joint initiative between Heidelberg University and Harvard University, funded by the State of Baden-Württemberg's Global Partnership in Science program. It aims to promote long-term, sustainable research collaboration and enhance the international visibility of joint projects. The grant funds research stays for Harvard researchers at Heidelberg (1–21 months) and supports academic events such as workshops, lectures, and summer schools, with the goal of building enduring institutional partnerships and fostering innovative research across all disciplines and career stages.
