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UCL and Tohoku University are contributing matching funds to support collaborative education and research initiatives through a joint call for proposals.
Projects
This call invites proposals for partnership development activity in areas of mutual interest and complementary strengths that will deepen collaboration between UCL and TU. Proposals should be co-led by a Lead Applicant at each institution and can involve a wider team of participants from each institution, as appropriate to the activities proposed.
Proposals from all fields are welcome but those related to the following fields are particularly encouraged:
• Resilient Society
• Neuroscience
• AI and Machine Learning in Health
• Social Innovation
• Quantum
Up to six joint projects will be selected for funding. Proposals will be assessed by a panel composed of members from both institutions.
Eligibility
Applications are open to UCL staff members with the following roles. Applications from Early Career Researchers, or staff with equivalent professional training are welcomed:
• Professor or equivalent
• Associate Professor/ Reader or equivalent
• Senior Lecturer/Principal Researcher/Principal Research Associate or equivalent
• Lecturer/Senior Research Associate or equivalent
• Post Doc/Researcher/Research Associate or equivalent
Applicants from UCL must have an open-ended UCL contract or a fixed-term contract which lasts until at least July 2026.
Principal Investigators from UCL should be aware of the rules stipulated in the Partner Funds webpage here.
Value
Up to six successful proposals will receive up to approximately £10,000. Funding will be jointly provided by UCL and TU, with 50% going to the academics at each respective institution.
Timeline
| Call for proposals | 1 September 2025 |
| Deadline for submission of proposal | 11:59 pm (UK time) on 10 October 2025 |
| Communication of Results to applicants | By the end of November 2025 |
| Start date of Awards | December 2025 |
How to apply
1. Download a copy of the full guidance and read it carefully.
2. Use the application form
3. All applications must be jointly developed by a Principal Investigator from UCL and TU
4. All applications must be submitted online via the UCL portal. Access here.
5. Only complete submissions will be considered.
6. Late applications will not be considered.
Apply
Contact
If you have any questions about the UCL-TU Strategic Partner Funds, please contact:
UCL:
Keiko Tsunekawa
Global Engagement Manager
k.tsunekawa@ucl.ac.uk
Tohoku University:
Global Engagement Division Coordination Team
kokusai-c@grp.tohoku.ac.jp