Dear U of I System Faculty and Researchers,
The University of Illinois System (U of I) and Cardiff University (CU) have launched two programs aimed at facilitating bilateral academic connections between the two institutions, as outlined below. The proposal submission system for both programs is now active, with a submission deadline of October 31, 2023.
Joint Research and Innovation Seed Grants Program (Submission Link)
U of I and CU have launched the Joint Research and Innovation Seed Grants Program for university research scientists. This program aims to facilitate both research and development cooperation and delivery of talent, innovations, and resources from these universities to the marketplace. The program will be interdisciplinary in nature. The goal of these awards is to promote economic development through research and development of innovative technologies, while facilitating cooperation between the two universities. CU and the U of I System have together committed to fund up to four selected proposals and offer up to USD $40,000 (GBP £31,500) per selected proposal combined.
Travel Grants (Submission Link)
U of I and CU have launched the Travel Grants Program for university research scientists. This program aims to foster bilateral academic connections and facilitates mobility to CU or U of I. CU and U of I have each committed to fund up to four selected proposals and offer up to USD $5,000 (GBP £4,000) per selected proposal.
More information available upon request.
Karl Putz (Pronouns: he/him/his)
Associate Director of Research and Development Programs
Discovery Partners Institute
200 S. Wacker Dr., #2035
Chicago, IL 60606
312.532.7144 | karlputz@uillinois.edu
dpi.uillinois.edu
