Tohoku University and UCL Announce Matching Strategic Partner Funds for Academic Year 2026

Tohoku University and University College London (UCL) are contributing matching funds to support research and exchange activities jointly conducted by researchers at both universities beginning next academic year.

 

In order to qualify for funding consideration, proposals must be in areas of mutual interest that will strengthen the partnership between Tohoku University and UCL, and must include participants from both institutions.

 

If you wish to apply for this sixth round of funding, please do so through UCL’s online application form by October 10, 2025, after consulting with your colleague(s) from UCL on the content of your application.

 

Online applications will be processed by researchers at UCL, who will act as the projects’ representatives.

 

Online Application Period:

From September 1, 2025 (Mon) to October 10, 2025 (Fri)

 

Research Areas:

Applications from all fields are welcome.

※Priority will be given to proposals from the following fields: Resilient Society, Neuroscience, AI and Machine Learning in Health, Social Innovation, Quantum.

 

Funding Period:

From April 1, 2026 (Wed) to March 31, 2027 (Wed)

※However, due to both universities’ financial years being different, the funding periods at each university will differ.

 

Guidelines: UCL-TU Strategic Partner Funds 2025-26 [UCL-TU guidelines_2025_26]

Application Form [ https://form.jotform.com/geoucl/ucltohoku202526 ]

 

News in Japaneseリンク [https://web.tohoku.ac.jp/ged/?p=14217]

 

Contact:

Global Strategy Office, Tohoku University

Tel: +81 22 217-63311

Email:kokusai-c@grp.tohoku.ac.jp