Seed Grant Programs
The University of Alberta Seed Grant Programs support international, multidisciplinary research collaborations to spark innovative science and lay the groundwork for future large-scale projects.
Funder: University of Alberta
Due Dates: May 21, 2025 (NTU - University of Alberta Seed Grant Program) | July 27, 2026 (University of Liverpool - University of Alberta Seed Grant Program)
Funding Amounts: Up to CAD $25,000 (NTU program) or SGD $25,000 (NTU) per project; up to CAD $10,000 (Liverpool program) and GBP £6,000 (Liverpool) per project; typically 4–5 projects funded per round.
Summary: Supports collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects between University of Alberta and leading international partner institutions to build long-term, externally funded partnerships.
Description
The University of Alberta Seed Grant Programs are designed to foster international research collaborations and multidisciplinary pilot studies with global partner institutions. These programs aim to spark innovative research in emerging and impactful fields, providing seed funding for exploratory projects that can develop into large-scale, externally funded partnerships. Current partnerships include the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - University of Alberta Seed Grant Program and the University of Liverpool - University of Alberta Seed Grant Program, each with specific thematic priorities and eligibility requirements.
