Bordeaux-Manchester research fund
21 Mar 2025
Manchester reconnecting with Europe – new seed fund now available, deadline for submission Wednesday, 23 April
The University is excited to announce the launch of a new research seed fund with the Université de Bordeaux.
The fund is our first one with a prestigious French university and represents a significant step forward in our commitment to working with European partners.
Associate Vice-President International, Professor Stephen Flint said: “We are delighted to launch this seed fund with our University of Bordeaux colleagues.
“It will strengthen and expand our existing research links and will support the development of new areas of collaboration. The fund is our first one with a prestigious French university and will be an important step towards future joint applications to Horizon Europe.”
The fund aims to initiate or develop new research partnerships. Grants will be available for projects which encourage the building of networks of researchers and have clearly defined plans for future funding.
The call is now open and available to research staff from all disciplines (eligibility rules apply).
The submission deadline is Wednesday, 23 April (12pm CET).
For more information or to apply, visit: