Seed Fund for Research Excellence – Call for Applications
The Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG) invites applications for the Seed Fund for Research Excellence, supporting small-scale, high-impact research projects led by Ukrainian universities in partnership with international institutions.
The Fund aims to strengthen international research collaboration, build institutional capacity for managing joint projects, support early-career researchers, and prepare teams for larger grants such as Horizon Europe.
Amount of funding: Proposals may request up to £30,000, but applicants should carefully consider their capacity to deliver the proposed activities and spend all awarded funds within the timeframe. The total budget available for this call is £540,000.
Seed Funding Programme – Evaluation Update
We would like to provide an update on the current status of the Seed Funding competition.
The call generated an exceptionally strong response, with 234 applications submitted in total — significantly exceeding our initial expectations. This high level of engagement clearly demonstrates the relevance and demand for the programme. At the same time, the volume of submissions has required additional time for careful screening, preparation, and coordination of the evaluation process.
As previously communicated, the call deadline was extended due to large-scale damage to energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which affected many institutions and applicants. In order to ensure fairness and equal opportunity, we adjusted the submission timeline accordingly. This extension has also shifted the overall competition schedule, including the announcement of results.
The evaluation process is currently underway. We expect to announce the selection results by 10 March.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their patience and understanding, and we greatly appreciate the strong interest shown in the programme.
Funding Source for the Seed Fund for Research Excellence
The Seed Fund for Research Excellence is financed through independent philanthropic contributions. For the purposes of contracting and financial reporting, Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG) serves as the grantor and administrator of the fund. Grant payments for successful projects are transferred directly from CCG to the institutions, in line with the approved project budget and the terms of the grant agreement.
For any questions about the application process, please contact: twinning-grants@consultcormack.com.