About Seed Funding
Following the Frontiers symposium, seed funding is a chance for groups of two or more Frontiers symposium participants to explore something new. The research must be interdisciplinary, pilot-stage and challenge-based.
The activities can involve non-symposium participants, but at least two named applicants, including the lead applicant, must have attended the symposium.
Teams must meet the following criteria:
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The project team must meet the eligibility criteria for the current funding round.
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The project must be interdisciplinary.
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Efforts towards gender equity and equal representation will be looked upon favourably, including the appointment of project team members and the roles in the team. Projects must not harm gender equality, and where possible promote it (even when impacting gender equality is not the primary research or innovation objective). This will be considered in the application review.
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The project must aim to address a real-world challenge and demonstrate progress to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Pre-existing collaborations are NOT eligible.
Please check the full guidance notes for each specific round, as eligibility criteria and other details may change.
Seed funding awardees and case studies
Seed funding of up to £20,000 per award over one year is awarded to successful collaboration bids from each symposium, designed to strengthen collaborations developed at the symposium.
Find out more about our awardees and case studies
Awardee Excellence Community
The Awardee Excellence Community brings together awardees, alumni, and partners from across the Academy’s programmes, at all career stages and in all disciplines, to share their expertise, collaborate, and contribute new perspectives to the Academy’s work. You will have the opportunity to meet, learn from and support other Academy awardees, as well as a broader cross-section of Academy Fellows through a programme of events and opportunities to connect in person and online.
As an awardee of Frontiers seed funding, you will have access to the Academy’s network of awardees and alumni through the Awardee Excellence Community. You will gain access to exclusive events and have opportunities to get involved in the work of the Academy during and after your award ends.