Applications to the BIRMAC Project and Ideas Fund Now Open

The University of Birmingham and McMaster University are delighted to launch the BIRMAC Project and Ideas Fund.

In October 2021, the University of Birmingham and McMaster University signed a formal agreement to create a framework for collaboration and partnership between the two institutions. McMaster University and the University of Birmingham have historical similarities and shared interests, and recognize that to achieve exceptional research outcomes and the best possible student experience, constant nurturing and support are necessary and cannot be done in isolation.

To help support academic collaboration between our two globally-leading universities, we have established the Projects and Ideas Fund: a seed fund created with matching funding from each university designed to identify, establish and develop first-rate research projects and student outcomes.

Fund Overview

The fund’s objective is to support new initiatives by providing bridge funding between ideas and the first grant, or academic initiative. The funding is designed to enable individuals to identify complementary strengths, leverage synergy, and design new outstanding research and education projects and opportunities for academic excellence across all disciplines.

The funding will seed and enable the development of deep partnerships through joint initiatives, which for example could include (but are not limited to):

• Intensive academic research and/or education workshops leading to future long-term collaborations.
• Short-term visits for both young and established academics or senior staff, enabling new and innovative long-term collaborations.
• Research-oriented teaching opportunities, such as the development of new experiential seminars, bringing together PhD Candidates and Post-Doctoral Fellows

Application Process

Academics and professional services staff wishing to access funding must submit an application using the online BIRMAC Project and Ideas Fund Application Form.

Full details can be found in the BIRMAC Project and Ideas Fund Application Guidance Document.

The closing date for this call is March 29, 2024. Application outcomes will be announced on or after April 30, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Helen Bartens
Research Administration Analyst, ROADS
bartensh@mcmaster.ca

or

Van Nhan
Associate Director, ROADS
nhanvt@mcmaster.ca

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