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.
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. At least 12 projects will be selected for funding. Each proposal will be funded with a maximum of 138,300 SEK and a maximum 250,000 JPY.
For more details, please check the following and the attached application guidelines and apply directly.
■Call for Seed Funding: MIRAI Seed Funding from the STINT Grant
■Eligibility:
・All applicants must be researchers from Japanese and Swedish MIRAI member universities.
・Proposals must include co-main applicants from one Swedish and one Japanese MIRAI member university.
■Application Requirements: Proposals should relate to at least one of the MIRAI Global Challenges.
Challenge 1: Health and an ageing population
Challenge 2: Climate adaption, disaster and risk management and prevention
Challenge 3: Resilient cities and communities – policies, strategies, local government and urban planning
Challenge 4: Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage: renewable energy, solar energy conversion, electrification, sustainable processes and use of resources
■Details and Application: https://www.mirai.nu/call-for-seed-funding-from-the-stint-grant-is-now-open/
■Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
■Call For Seed Funding
■Contact:
Global Engagement Division, Tohoku University
Email: kokusai-k@grp.tohoku.ac.jp