On this page you will find current calls for proposals from the Oxford Berlin Research Partnership and/or other calls relevant to the research cooperation between the two locations.

Flexible Funding 

Call opens: 9 January 2025

Submission of applications by 16 February 2025

Results of applications will be available in March 2025.

Implementation period for Berlin-based projects: 1 April 2025 – 15 November 2025

Implementation period for Oxford-based projects: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026

The Oxford Berlin Research Partnership aims to further mobility and scientific connection between Oxford and Berlin. The partnership and BR50 institutes will make available funds to promote the initiation for new or continuation of existing collaborations and research projects between researchers based in Oxford and Berlin. Please find the application form and further information here.

Trilateral Seed Funding Program 2025

Initiated by the Oxford - Berlin Research Alliance to promote research in the field of digitalization, the Seedfunding program enables teams consisting of researchers from TU Berlin (TUB), the University of Oxford (UoO) and Siemens AG (SAG) to pursue promising ideas to apply for research funding.

In a first phase from 1 December 2024 to 7 April 2025, researchers from Siemens AG, the University of Oxford and TU Berlin are invited to submit their ideas for trilateral seed projects for EU-funded research (Horizon). In a subsequent selection phase, the organizing committee from Siemens, Oxford and Siemens RIE Berlin will select up to 30 project ideas based on a criteria matrix.

The funding will be divided equally between the teams to enable them to work on the topic in greater depth and apply for EU Horizon Calls.

Please find more detailed information here.

The Newton International Fellowship

Open date 21 January 2025

Close date 18 March 2025

Decision by 31 August 2025 

The Newton International Fellowship (NIF) programme, jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society, provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. It is directed at non-UK early career scientists who wish to conduct research in the field of natural sciences in the UK.

Please find more detailed information on the website of the Royal Society: https://royalsociety.org/grants/newton-international/ 

British Academy International Fellowship

Scheme opens date 21 Jan 2025

Deadline date 18 Mar 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Duration of award 24 months

 The International Fellowship programme, jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society, provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders.

It is directed at non-UK early career scientists who wish to conduct research in the field of humanities and social sciences in the UK.

Please find more detailed information on the website of the British Academy: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/international-fellowships/

Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners 2025

Scheme opens date: 12 November 2024

Deadline date: 5 March 2025 17:00 GMT/18:00 CET

This call was launched by the British Academy with the support of the Royal Society, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Academy of Engineering to invite UK-led proposals for funds to “pump prime” joint bids under the Horizon Europe framework programme’s so-called Pillar 2 (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness).

The call is open to proposals from all disciplines – engineering, natural sciences, medical and health sciences, humanities and social sciences.

More information can be found on the website of the British Academy.

DFG/AHRC Funding Round 7 

Scheme opens date: 16 October 2024

Deadline date: 19 February 2025

Funding decision: November 2025

Funding period: 24-36 months

This funding opportunity allows UK-based arts and humanities researchers to conduct highly integrated projects with Germany-based partners, adding value to research objectives through international collaboration.

Please find detailed information on the DFG and UKRI websites.