Manchester-University of Washington, Seattle

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in a shared commitment to pioneering research and fostering global academic connections.

Manchester-University of Washington, Seattle research seed fund

The University of Manchester and The University of Washington, Seattle are collaborating on a new research seed fund initiative to support international research collaboration between the two institutions, world-leading research and to leverage international research funding in the future.

The purpose of the fund is to initiate or develop new research partnerships. Funds will be awarded to projects which encourage the building of networks of researchers and have clearly defined plans for future funding.

Funding

The Fund is open to applications from all research areas, and we encourage applicants from any discipline to submit proposals. We encourage the involvement of research staff who are Early Career Researchers (ECRs) either as the principal investigators (PIs) or as members of the project team (please check the criteria in the call details to ensure eligibility).

The proposed collaborative project should present a balance between partnership building activities and direct research, as appropriate, considering the key objectives of the funding opportunity. Projects can include:

• joint research activities: scoping, feasibility, or proof of concept studies;
• travel and networking;
• exchange visits;
• skills training.

Projects that primarily focus on teaching or training will not be eligible.

Key dates 

A timeline is currently being finalised and it’s likely the call will open in December 2025 and close in late January 2026.

Contacts

The University of Manchester

Helen Lusty, International Relations

Email: International partnerships team

The University of Washington, Seattle

Ladi Carr, Senior Director for Global Engagement, Office of Global Affairs

Email: Ladi

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