Funding for international collaborations

The University of Manchester-Ashoka University and The University of Manchester-O.P. Jindal Global University 2024/25 Call for Joint Research Proposals 

The University of Manchester is pleased to announce a new seed-corn fund to support collaborative research projects with either Ashoka University or O.P. Jindal Global University.

About the fund

The fund aims to establish new collaborations, facilitate work on proof-of-concept ideas, and in the longer term build international teams that are well-positioned to apply for external research funding.

The fund will be administered by the Faculty of Humanities and applications are encouraged from colleagues in the Faculty of Humanities and those engaged with Humanities colleagues through interdisciplinary work.

Proposals may include targeted research support such as joint workshops, researcher exchanges, and the formation or development of a collaborative network.

To be eligible, a proposal must include a PI from The University of Manchester and collaborators from either Ashoka University or O.P. Jindal Global University.

Ideally, the proposed project will involve a group of scholars from The University of Manchester and either Ashoka or O.P. Jindal. We encourage early-career researchers to apply.

The fund is open to proposals across all research areas, projects will be funded for up to 18 months starting October 2024, and start dates are flexible, but we would expect all projects to be underway by November 2024 at the latest.

Proposals with the potential for sustainability beyond the initial funding period are encouraged.

Current calls

The first call for applications opened on Friday, 2 August 2024 and closes on Monday, 23 September 2024.

Key dates

How to apply

• Read the information in the call document (pdf).
• Submit a single application using the online application form.
• The form can be previewed here.

Find out more

If you have any questions, contact Bethany Pedder, EDI and Internationalisation Projects Officer, Faculty of Humanities (bethany.pedder@manchester.ac.uk).