Seed Funding

Apply for Circle U. Seed Funding

Funding objectives and scope

Projects must involve participants from at least three member universities and contribute to Circle U.'s mission by promoting innovation in education, research, or student engagement. A total annual budget of 100,000 euros is available, with up to 10,000 euros per academic, research or administration project and up to 5,000 euros per student-led initiative.

Evaluation criteria

Submissions should clearly align with the objectives of the scheme and make a compelling case for their relevance and quality. Depending on the focus, reviewers will consider factors such as educational or societal impact, interdisciplinarity, student involvement, and potential for long-term collaboration within the alliance.

Eligible costs and funding period

Eligible costs include temporary staff, preliminary research, awareness-raising materials, and travel or subsistence for activities not covered by regular Erasmus+ grants for teaching and research.

Application timeline

The application period runs from 22 June to 23 October 2026, with the funding period covering the full following calendar year. All applicants receive a score and brief feedback following evaluation. For more information, read the full call, join an info session or watch a recording

Key dates

Call opens: 22 June 2026
Call closes: 23 October 2026
Results announced: Mid-November 2026
Project period: 1 January – 31 December 2027
Final report submission: 31 January 2028

Two information sessions are scheduled for 28 August from 12:00 to 13:00 CET and 30 September from 12:00 to 13:00 CET.

See more details about the events below, or sign up for one of the sessions.