WUN Research Development Fund (RDF) 2021 round is now open

Theme: Mobilising for a Sustainable Future

Deadline for internal applications: Monday, 27 September 2021

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a leading global higher education network of 22 leading comprehensive research universities to advance research and collaboration. It brings together all the member universities that sit in widely diverse geographical and cultural contexts, forming a partnership with the most talented researchers and educators globally to work with a range of focused issues.  

Research Development Fund (RDF) is an annual competitive fund offered by the WUN, with grants up to £10,000 for international researchers across the network to collaborate.

How to be eligible?

To be eligible, a research collaboration must include a minimum of three WUN members from two regions. Non-WUN universities and external partners are also welcome. However, please note that WUN member university must be the active core of the proposed project. Based on the topic each year, the applications will be accessed and ranked with a range of criteria including objectives, teamwork, WUN advantage, breadth of impact and project sustainability.

Timeline

Each WUN member can submit a maximum of 2 applications (our faculty as principal investigators) per year.

Applications must first be accessed and approved through an internal review (around end of September). Results will be announced at the end of December. For successful applicants, award funds in GBP will be deposited in February the next year and should be expended within 12 months. Any funds unspent at the conclusion of the 12-month award period may be recalled by WUN.

Download descriptions/guidelines WUN Research Development Fund 2021 (PDF).

How to Apply

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please complete the following documents and return to Mr. Ryan Min-Han CHEN (z10801010@email.ncku.edu.tw):

• Download Application form
• Download Program budget
• CV of the principal investigator (1 page max) with URL links to partner investigators
• Letter of support (Application for PI must submit the letter of support for the team members)

Internal application will remain open until Monday, 27 September 2021. All the applications will then be reviewed by NCKU committee members and result will be announced between 11 October to 15 October 2021. Please note that any late submission will NOT be considered

To discuss collaboration with our WUN partners, please contact the NCKU’s WUN Coordinators for more information:

Assoc. Prof. Joy Lin (joylin@email.ncku.edu.tw)

Ms. Joanna Wan (em50902@email.ncku.edu.tw)