University of Hamburg and University of Leeds: Call for Proposals 2025
FUNDING OF JOINT PROJECTS WITH UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Are you working closely with the University of Leeds?
Do you need funding for 2025/2026?
Apply to our joint call for proposals for projects between University of Hamburg and University of Leeds!
University of Hamburg and University of Leeds have agreed to jointly support new and promising collaborative initiatives with pump-priming funds with the aim of externally funded research, larger scale collaborations, jointly authored papers, and common teaching activities at the advanced level (master's or doctoral level).
The competitive initiative is jointly funded by University of Hamburg and University of Leeds. This year's total funding amount is GBP 60,000 or €70,000.
Dates & Facts
- For joint projects involving University of Hamburg and University of Leeds
- Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers and academic staff employed at University of Hamburg (and cooperating colleagues based at University of Leeds)
- Funding Period: June 2025 - December 2026
- Deadline for submission of joint application: 31 March 2025
- Notification of outcomes: End of April 2025
- Amount of funding: up to a maximum of GBP 8.440/ EUR 10.000 per project
- Report of activity: 31 December 2026
Information on how to apply
Further information about the University of Leeds and University of Hamburg Call for proposals 2025 can be found here: Joint Call University of Hamburg University of Leeds (Word).
The proposal has to be submitted in one document (PDF) including all attachments with the following file name: Project acronym_ surname investigator UHH_ surname investigator UoL
The application deadline is 31 March 2025.
All applications should be sent by email to Phil Holliday (International Partner Development and Engagement, UoL) and Franziska Jerosch (Department of International Affairs, Strategy and Partnerships, UHH):
The competitive initiative is jointly funded by University of Hamburg and University of Leeds. The total funding amount of this year’s call is GBP 60.000/ EUR 70.000, which consists of equal contributions from University of Hamburg and University of Leeds. Binational project teams are invited to apply for funding up to a maximum of GBP 8.440/ EUR 10.000 per project. Project proposals will be evaluated and selected by a jury in April 2025 and must be spent within 18 months starting from 1 of June 2025.
At the end of the funding period a short report reviewing the activity has to be submitted.
A template for this report will be provided.
Application deadline: 31 March 2025
Proposals will be assessed in relation to academic excellence, implementation, and expected impact of the project:
- Academic excellence: does the collaboration address a valuable scientific problem?
- Implementation
- Feasibility of the project: can the proposed work be done within the funding and time available?
- Strength of collaboration: is there a true collaboration proposed or is it superficial?
- Impact/Output: are there clear outputs in terms of publications or future grants?
The selection commitee includes representation from University of Hamburg and University of Leeds.
Export control, academic freedom, and in-depth review procedure
The Department of International Affairs helps University of Hamburg researchers by minimizing the risk of and providing a sound basis for international cooperation. In 2020, University of Hamburg’s Executive University Board resolved to establish a review process for international cooperation. The University Administration will review funding applications and cooperation agreements with international partners with regard to the upholding of academic freedom and the requirements of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA). If cooperation topics are relevant to further control rights issues, and if the cooperating institution is located in a country that the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) has listed as restricting academic freedom, an in-depth review procedure will be initiated. Both the first and the in-depth review will be conducted within strictly defined parameters.
General criteria
Approval of the application is dependent on fulfillment of basic application requirements and budget availability.