UCL and Peking University (PKU) are contributing matching funds to support collaborative education and research initiatives through a joint call for proposals.
Projects
This call invites proposals for partnership development activity in areas of mutual interest and complementary strengths that will deepen collaboration between UCL and Peking University. Proposals should be co-led by a Lead Applicant at each institution.Ìý
Proposals from all fields are welcome but those related to the following fields are particularly encouraged:
•ÌýÌý ÌýClimate Change
•ÌýÌý ÌýMental Health and Wellbeing
•ÌýÌý ÌýIntercultural Understanding
•ÌýÌý ÌýOther proposals relating to one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ìý Ìý
Up to eight joint projects will be selected for funding. Proposals will be assessed by a committee composed of members from both institutions.
Eligibility
Applications are open to UCL staff members with the following roles. ÌýApplications from Early Career Researchers, or staff with equivalent professional training are welcomed:Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýProfessor or equivalentÌý
•ÌýÌý ÌýAssociate Professor/ Reader or equivalentÌý
•ÌýÌý ÌýSenior Lecturer/Principal Researcher/Principal Research Associate or equivalent
•ÌýÌý ÌýLecturer/Senior Research Associate or equivalent
•ÌýÌý ÌýPost Doc/Researcher/Research Associate or equivalent
Applicants from UCL must have an open-ended UCL contract or a fixed-term contract which lasts until at least July 2025.
Principal Investigators from UCL should be aware of changes made to the 2024/25 GE Partner Fund process which are stipulated in Partner Funds webpage here. Ìý
Value
Up to eight successful proposals will receive up to £20,000. Funding will be jointly provided by UCL and PKU, with 50% going to the academic at each respective institution.Ìý
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Call for Proposals:Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý6 September 2024
Deadline for Submission:ÌýÌý Ìý11.59pm (UK Time) 9 October 2024
How to apply
1.ÌýÌý ÌýDownload a copy of the full application guideline and read it carefully.
2.ÌýÌý ÌýUse the application formÌý
3.ÌýÌý ÌýAll applications must be jointly developed by a Principal Investigator from UCL and Peking UniversityÌý
4.ÌýÌý ÌýAll applications must be submitted online via the UCL portal. Access here.
5.ÌýÌý ÌýOnly complete submissions will be considered.
6.ÌýÌý ÌýLate applications will not be considered.
Contact
If you experience any problems making an online application, or have any questions about the UCL-PKU Strategic Partner Funds, please contact:
At »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË:Ìý
Zhou Kuang
Global Engagement Manager
zhou.kuang@ucl.ac.uk
At Peking University:Ìý
Ke Li
Office of International Relations
li.ke@pku.edu.cn
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