Europe Hub funding and opportunities
Through our Europe Hub funding schemes we offer external academics the opportunity to connect with like-minded colleagues at Birmingham, undertake joint research, develop new partnerships and enhance existing collaborations. Read on to explore the latest funding calls or contact us to discuss how we can work with you and your institution.
Maya Harbuzyuk Twinning Fellowship Scheme in Theatre Studies
Maya Harbuzyuk Twinning Fellowship Scheme in Theatre Studies
This programme is established in partnership with Ivan Franko National University Lviv (IFNUL) to honour the memory of Maya Harbuzyuk, late Dean of IFNUL's Faculty of Culture and Arts. The Fellowship is open to Academics and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at IFNUL with an interest in the field of Shakespeare research or general drama and theatre research. Fellows are invited to Birmingham for up to three months to conduct a research project. Funding includes a living cost allowance and travel bursary.
For more information about the latest calls, please visit The Maya Harbuzyuk Twinning Fellowship in Theatre Studies.
Birmingham-Leiden Strategic Collaboration Fund
Birmingham-Leiden Strategic Collaboration Fund
The third round of the Birmingham-Leiden Strategic Fund is now open.
Deadline: 10 September 2025.
About
The University of Birmingham (UoB) and Leiden University (LU) have developed strong institutional and academic ties through ongoing collaboration over recent years. Building on this foundation, we are seeking to support and grow our strategic partnership.
This joint seed fund is designed to deepen existing partnerships and expand interdisciplinary networks across both institutions. It aims to:
- Advance shared research priorities and build cognate areas of excellence;
- Enhance access to expertise, facilities, and opportunities for educational exchange;
- Strengthen institutional links to help researchers build collaborative networks.
For further information
- University of Birmingham staff - Please visit our Funding intranet page for the full guidelines.
- Leiden University staff - Please visit Call for proposals: Birmingham - Leiden Collaboration Fund - Leiden University
- If you are a Birmingham or Leiden academic looking for support to find a project partner, please contact Hannah Lowe, Global Partnerships Manager (Europe) h.stretton@bham.ac.uk .
EUniWell Seed Fund
EUniWell Seed Fund
The joint EUniWell Seed Fund has been set up to stimulate collaborative activity across our partner institutions in the EUniWell European University alliance. The programme is not restricted in terms of content or theme, but priority will be given to proposals that address EUniWell's core commitment to advance well-being in health, education, society and individuals, and/or the environment.
EUniWell is formed by the eleven universities of
- Birmingham (UK)
- Cologne (Germany)
- Florence (Italy), Inalco (France)
- Konstanz (Germany)
- Linnaeus (Sweden)
- Murcia (Spain)
- Nantes (France)
- Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
- Semmelweis (Hungary)
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine).
There are two calls per academic year. For more information and to view the latest calls, please visit EUniWell Seed Fund.
Birmingham Academic
View our internal funding schemes to activate your European engagement.
Other opportunities
UK-Ukraine Academic Mentoring Scheme
UK-Ukraine Academic Mentoring Scheme
About the UK-Ukraine Academic Mentoring scheme
The UK academic mentoring scheme is run by volunteers from Science for Ukraine-UK as a rapid response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Science for Ukraine-UK mentoring endeavours to support Ukrainian colleagues to navigate through UK academia. The scheme does not cover immigration advice, financial advice and pastoral support - it is only intended for professional purposes. The specific objectives of the scheme are helping Ukrainian colleagues with:
- career planning, CVs & applications
- networking & profile building
- working in the UK (academic culture)
- publication process & academic writing
- securing research funding (UK- funders only)
- promotion and progression
In the scheme mentees will be matched to a mentor of an appropriate career stage and from a similar discipline. The mentoring will commence as soon as the match is found via the PushFar Platform which provides a wide range of opportunities to communicate online and offline, arrange meetings, take notes etc. It is anticipated that mentoring sessions will be carried out online via means that suit both mentee and mentor. Mentors and mentees are advised to meet at least every two weeks for at least 3 months.
What are the benefits for you as a mentor?
- Helping develop the potential of others.
- Enhanced interpersonal management skills & leadership capabilities.
- Improved listening & support skills
- Better understanding of colleagues’ needs, particularly early career academics
- New perspectives
- Increased self-reflection
- Potential networking/collaboration & representation of your institution.
How to volunteer as a mentor
If you are interested in finding out more, please email ukmentoring@gmail.com.
You can directly sign up as a mentor via the online registration form.
More information about the Science for Ukraine initiative and our mentoring can be found on the Science for Ukraine website.
Connect with us
Get in touch with the Europe Hub team to explore opportunities for collaboration.