Where can I find the applicant guidance?
View the full guidance notes on the Application information page.
Who can apply?
The Champions are available to former participants in the Frontiers Symposia
I am based outside of the UK. Can I apply? Do I need a UK collaborator?
Yes, a Frontiers Champion may be based anywhere in the world. However, in this round, the projects should primarily focus on and benefit one or more target countries.
Can my project primarily focus on any country or region?
In this round, the projects should primarily focus on and benefit one or more target countries:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.
Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Yemen.
Caribbean and Latin America: Haiti, Brazil.
Middle East: Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan.
Pacific: Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.
Some projects may be global, and others may focus on other eligible countries, such as:
Asia: China (NOTE: Hong Kong and Macau are not eligible), India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
Europe: France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and Switzerland.
Middle East: Israel.
North America: US and Canada
Oceania: Australia and New Zealand.
However, please note that most of the projects funded are expected to benefit target countries from the first list.
Do I have to be employed by, or affiliated to, a university?
No, you do not. You just need to be affiliated with an organisation that can administer the grant on your behalf, and will be able to supply financial records on request. The organisation must be happy to sign the declaration exactly as listed in section 6. Support and declarations of the guidance notes.
I am based within the UK. Do I have to have a named collaborator outside of the UK?
No, you do not. However, since this programme aims to build international networks, you will be expected to demonstrate how you plan to do so. Likewise, a UK focused network would be technically eligible, but you would be expected to demonstrate how you would address a global challenge.
Does my institution have to be a university?
No, it just needs to have the capacity to process and manage the grant on your behalf. Research institutes, professional bodies, NGOs, businesses and public sector organisations are all examples of potentially eligible institutions. Please get in touch with the Frontiers team to discuss your particular circumstances.
Can Frontiers Champions from previous rounds apply?
Yes, people who were previously recipients of a Frontiers Champions grant are eligible for this round. However, you must not currently hold another active Frontiers Champions award. Any previous award must have an end date before 7 January 2025.
What's the minimum and maximum duration of a project?
The maximum duration of a project is one year, and there is no minimum duration. But you must hold at least one event.
Can I learn about the funding conditions in advance?
If you are successful, your funding will be awarded under the Basic Terms and Conditions found on the Academy’s website.