Call For Seed Funding from the STINT Grant

As per the grant awarded by STINT, MIRAI 2024-2026 is launching a call for seed funding to support promising research collaborative initiatives. The objective is to encourage further development of existing and new collaborations between MIRAI member universities based on innovative projects and new ideas.

Call deadline: 28 February 2025

Submission: Proposals (the official application form from www.mirai.nu/funding) should be compiled into one (1) PDF and addressed to: mirai@umu.se with cc to the MIRAI Project Managers1 from the GCT Chair university.

Joint Research Projects:
Researchers from Japanese and Swedish MIRAI member universities will be able to jointly propose a project idea which falls within one of the GCT areas that has the potential to lead to a longer and potentially more substantial collaboration. Projects could include, but are not limited to, preparing applications for external funding, collaborating on analyzing or publishing existing data, and conducting preliminary or pilot research. At least 12 projects will be selected for funding, a minimum of 3 per GCT. Each proposal will be funded with a maximum of 138,300 SEK and a maximum 250,000 JPY*. Funding may be spent on any activity deemed necessary to achieve the project goals and could include activities such as workshops, seminars and meetings, and virtual activities. Funding may also be used for pilot study, salary and travel costs that are necessary.

For Further information, STINT Seed Funding Call 2025