Apply for seed funding for international projects
Staff and students can once again apply for Circle U. seed-funding for their international project ideas. 100,000 euros will be divided between projects that involve at least three Circle U.-partners. Deadline is 23 October 2026 and info meetings are held in August and September.
Do you have a good idea for a project that involves at least 3 universities in the Circle U. alliance? Then why not apply for funding from the Circle U. seed funding scheme. Administrative and academic staff can apply for up to 10,000 euro per project while students can apply for up to 5,000 euro for their projects.
You can apply for funding for activities such as:
- Educational offers
- Research projects
- Workshops and much more
The application deadline is 23 October 2026.
- Find out more about this year’s seed funding scheme and apply online
- Learn more about previous seed-funded projects
Join an info session on 28 August or 30 September
You can hear more about the 2026 seed funding call at two online info sessions on either 28 August from 12-13 or 30 September from 12-13. You only need to attend one session.
At the info session, you will hear more about the main points of the seed funding call, including eligibility and funding. Successful applicants will share their experiences - and you will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session.
What is Circle U.?
- The university alliance Circle U. consists of nine universities (including AU) who work to make mobility easier and more accessible for students and staff. > Read more about Circle U.
- Circle U. aims to create new connections between research, education and innovation - and to develop offers and activities aimed at staff and students > See current offers
- The purpose of the Circle U. seed funding scheme is to support bottom-up projects developed by staff and students across the alliance