Grant opened for international research projects 
We announce the launch of the Seed Fund for Research Excellence — a grant program within the UK–Ukraine University Twinning Initiative, coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG).
The Fund's goal is to strengthen the research potential of Ukrainian universities in the difficult conditions of war and support their readiness to participate in larger programs, including Horizon Europe.
Despite the full-scale war, Ukrainian universities continue to develop science, create innovations, and build international partnerships. The Seed Fund will help expand research capacity, deepen cooperation, support young scientists, and increase the global visibility of Ukrainian higher education institutions.
What the Seed Fund for Research Excellence supports:– small but highly effective joint research projects
– building and strengthening international partnerships
– preparation for participation in larger grant programs (including Horizon Europe)
– mentorship, training activities, and development of young researchers
– preparation of publications and dissemination of results
Funding– up to £30,000 per project
– open to all disciplines
– the number of applications from one university is not limited
– preference is given to partnerships within Twinning, but the program is open to any cooperation between Ukrainian and international higher education institutions
Important datesDrop-in session: December 2, 2025, 14:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (Kyiv) Registration: https://forms.gle/
Application deadline: January 16, 2026, 20:00 (GMT) / 22:00 Kyiv time
Who can apply– Ukrainian universities in partnership with international higher education institutions
– partnerships both within and outside the Twinning initiative
multiple applications are allowed from one institution
How to apply Required documentation (Application Form, Budget Proposal, and additional documents if needed) can be downloaded from the Twinning initiative website at the link: https://www.twinningukraine.