Applications are now open for the Seed Funding Programme, a Transform4Europe (T4EU) programme that aims to fund and promote research projects between two or more member institutions of the Alliance.

From 30 June to 30 September, researchers, academic staff, and post-docs from Universidade Católica Portuguesa can apply for this funding. It's an opportunity to collaborate with other European institutions and develop joint projects, sharing knowledge and resources.

Funding opportunities start at 3,000 euros and can go up to 30,000 euros. Below are some examples of initiatives that could be funded:

• Creation of seamless mobility schemes.
• Endeavours aiming to enhance vertical mobility.
• Development of new joint study offers.
• Development / Establishment of micro-credentials.
• Development / Establishment of joint PhD programmes.
• Development / Establishment of PhD tracks.
• Development / Establishment of lifelong learning offers
• Further joint initiatives and projects (e.g. initiated by a T4EU Transformation-Lab).

Examples of T4EU focus areas and values:

• Projects considering environmental transformation.
• Projects supporting societal transformation, community building, inclusion and diversity, e.g. in the field of common heritage, multilinguals and university cooperation with the cultural sector.
• Projects in line with digital transformation and smart regions.

To facilitate the application, T4EU offers a partnering tool, where you can find and communicate with other researchers in the same fields and themes of study.

T4EU is organising two information sessions on 23 July 2025 and 20 August 2025. To take part, send an e-mail to t4eu-seedfunding@uni-saarland.de.

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