Do you have a good idea for an international project? Apply for Circle U. seed funding

Staff and students can once again apply for Circle U. seed-funding for their project ideas. 100,000 euros will be divided between bottom-up projects that involve at least three Circle U.-partners. Deadline is 1 October 2025.

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In 2024, Aarhus University was involved in 8 out 13 projects that received funding from the Circle U. seed funding programme. Now administrative and academic staff once again have the opportunity to apply for up to 10,000 euro per project while students can apply for up to 5,000 euro for their projects.

Circle U.’s seed funding scheme aims to support grassroot projects in the early development phase that bring together at least three partner universities in developing educational offers, research projects or workshops etc.

The application deadline is 1 October 2025.

Join the info session on 4 June

You can hear more about the 2025 seed funding call at an online info session 4 June from 12-13pm.

At the info session, the Circle U. team will present 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.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about this year’s seed funding call, please contact Circle U.’s seed funding team: seedfunding@circle-u.eu