Purpose
In the framework of the strategic partnership concluded between both institutions, the UNIGE-Yonsei seed-funding program is designed to support the launch of interactions between instructors and researchers at both institutions. It aims at building the basis for new research and teaching initiatives and proposals for external funding.
The funding scheme is not limited to a specific academic field and the proposals can be either focused on one discipline or be of interdisciplinary character. However, in view of the common goals of the partner universities, proposals addressing research areas related to the following fields (aligned with Horizon Europe Programme Clusters and fields of interest for both national Swiss -SNSF- and Korean science and research foundations) are highly encouraged:
- Health
- Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
- Civil Security for Society
- Digital, Industry & Space
- Climate, Energy & Mobility
- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
- Quantum
Application
UNIGE and Yonsei faculty are invited to submit new proposals for collaborative projects using this common online application form: Yonsei University (unige-cofunds.ch). Please use the button in the top right corner to register/log in.
Proposals may come from individual faculty members or a group of faculties but only UNIGE and Yonsei faculty members can apply. Main applicants may be of any faculty rank but must be a regular member of the faculty (not post-docs or visiting scholars). At UNIGE, the main applicant must have a work contract covering the entire period of the project. For Yonsei University, main applicant must be employed full-time. The proposal must include a statement of support from the heads of the respective Faculty or Center of each main applicant.
Selection Process
A UNIGE-Yonsei bilateral committee will jointly determine which projects will be funded.
The universities are especially interested to fund projects that
1. Support the strategic importance or added academic value of the collaboration;
2. Enhance the international programming of departments or academic units;
3. Emphasize new connections and collaborations;
4. Show how the collaboration will be sustained beyond the term of the seed-funding, including through faculty and department commitment and/or external support;
5. Provide a budget that is reasonable and appropriate to the scope and duration of the project.
Funding and Duration
Each university will provide its main applicant with a maximum amount equivalent to USD 10’000 (total per project USD 20’000) that can be spent on travel, accommodation, workshops, facilities use, and other expenses related to meetings or the preparation of external funding proposals, as specified at the time of the proposal. At UNIGE funds cannot be used to pay salaries for staff, consumables not directly linked to the project or conference fees. Funds should be spent within 24 months of receipt of funding. A brief scientific and financial report will be requested at the end of the project; any unspent funds will have to be returned.
Deadline
The call for proposals closes October 15th, 2024, 23:55 CET
Contact persons
For more information, for UNIGE, contact both Mrs. Alexandra Mühle : alexandra.muhle@unige.ch and Dr. Nuné Nikoghosian : Nune.Nikoghosyan@unige.ch, Partnerships Managers.
For Yonsei, contact Mrs. Yoojin Park, Yonsei Frontier Lab and the office of research affairs, ysfrontierlab@yonsei.ac.kr