Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the call for proposals for the AY2024-2025 BRIDGE Seed Fund in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. I invite you to submit applications for funding and share this announcement widely with colleagues in your respective units.
Proposals in the Social Sciences and Humanities are particularly encouraged, as are proposals that have identified funding for sustaining the collaboration beyond BRIDGE Funding. In alignment with the university’s Vision 2030 Global Strategy, special consideration will be given to proposals demonstrating the intention to leverage collaborations with partners in the Global South while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
BRIDGE Background
In March 2014, the University of Birmingham (UoB) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) formed the BiRmingham-llinois Partnership for Discovery, EnGagement and Education (BRIDGE) creating an enduring framework for mutual collaboration and investment between the two institutions. Over the past decade, BRIDGE has evolved into a profound transatlantic alliance with more than 100 faculty members across various disciplines from both institutions.
Together, the institutions invest in the BRIDGE Project Seed Fund which supports the development of faculty networks, builds cognate research areas, expands educational exchange opportunities, and strengthens strategic aspirations for institutional engagement. Permanent staff at each institution are eligible and encouraged to apply for funding.
Application Information
Detailed guidelines and the online application can be found on the Illinois International website. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Illinois International’s Director for Global Relations, Dr. Sammer Jones, at salehjo1@illinois.edu.
Sincerely,
Dr. Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela
Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affairs & Strategies
Professor: Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
