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Research & Innovation

The University of Zurich (UZH) Global Funding Scheme

Research Admin Offices:

  • ROADS

Funding Type:

Grant

Opportunity Type:

  • Grant

Value:

GLOBAL OUTREACH FUND- Grants of up to CHF 5,000 to increase global visibility of UZH excellence.
GLOBAL SEED FUND- Grants of up to CHF 5,000 to help develop larger global initiatives.
GLOBAL CHAMPION FUND- Grants ranging from CHF 20,000 to 60,000 to support projects with strong potential for long-term institutional collaboration.

Disciplines:

  • DeGroote School of Business
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Health Sciences

Sponsors:

Deadlines:

Internal Deadline:

August 8, 2025

Sponsor Deadline:

August 15, 2025

Description:

These opportunities are open to researchers and professional services staff at UZH in collaboration with McMaster University

Additional Program Information:

The Global Outreach Fund supports outreach components of ongoing initiatives with Network and Priority Partners, for instance:
  • Joint public events (e.g. panel discussions) or joint workshops including policymakers, industry, and interested communities
  • Joint closed-door events with relevant stakeholders to impact policy decisions
  • Content production for communication purposes (e.g. videos, infographics, etc.)
The Global Seed Fund supports new joint activities with Network and other Priority Partners, for instance:
  • Meetings with international partners to design a larger project proposal or funding bid
  • Pre-proposal feasibility study
  • Pre-proposal data collection
The Global Champion Fund supports new and ongoing joint activities, for instance:
  • Organization of first-edition symposium with plans for subsequent collaboration and impactful activities
  • Lining up collaboration in teaching, research, and innovation with potential for large-scale third-party funding
  • Development of a comprehensive joint framework in a specific field/on a specific topic
  • Organization of joint formats in teaching, research, and innovation, e.g. summer schools within networks and alliances

Resources:

Additional Details.

Contact:

For more information and how to apply, contact: Nicole Fiorillo, Senior Advisor, ROADS.