Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - University of Alberta Seed Grant Program
This grant supports collaborative research between NTU and the University of Alberta in advanced energy transition topics like carbon capture, energy storage, and hydrogen technologies.
Funder: University of Alberta
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to CAN $25,000 (UAlberta side) and SGD $25,000 (NTU side) per project; max 4 projects/year; funding for up to 18 months.
Summary: Supports international research collaborations between NTU and University of Alberta in innovative energy transition topics such as carbon capture, energy storage, and hydrogen technologies.
Key Information: Each proposal must include one Co-PI from UAlberta and one from NTU; only one application per Co-PI per cycle.
Description
This competitive seed grant program, jointly established by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the University of Alberta, aims to catalyze and accelerate international research collaborations in novel and impactful areas related to energy transitions. The program is designed to support multidisciplinary teams in developing pilot studies and new research directions, with the ultimate goal of forming long-term partnerships that can secure external funding. Focus areas include carbon capture (especially catalyst development), power management and resilient grids, energy storage, and the hydrogen economy/hydrogen fuel cells.
