Open to Research teams with one Principal Investigator from Université Paris Cité (France) and one from University of Toronto (Canada)
Benefits/Costs: Up to €10,000 (UPCité) + CAD$15,000 (U of T) per project for 18-month research, no participation fee
Description
The UPCité-University of Toronto Joint Research Funding 2025 is a prestigious grant supporting collaborative research between Université Paris Cité (France) and the University of Toronto (Canada). Open to all disciplines, this seed funding encourages innovative projects, including those exploring animation technologies, digital storytelling, or cultural heritage through animation. Running from September 2025 to February 2027, the program funds activities like workshops, researcher exchanges, and graduate student mobility to foster long-term partnerships. It emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion and aligns with Horizon Europe funding priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for animation researchers to collaborate internationally, gain exposure, and develop cutting-edge projects with institutional support from two leading universities.
Eligibility
- Target Audience: Academic researchers, including Principal Investigators (PIs) and early-career researchers (within 5 years of PhD or first appointment). Graduate students can participate as team members. Relevant fields may include animation, visual arts, media studies, or technology.
- Geographic Scope: One PI must be affiliated with Université Paris Cité (France), and one with University of Toronto (Canada). International graduate students at either institution may join teams.
- Age Restrictions: No age limit, but early-career researchers are prioritized.
- Skills/Experience:
- UPCité PI: Permanent academic staff or researcher in a UPCité-affiliated joint research unit.
- U of T PI: Faculty meeting U of T’s PI criteria, with appointments covering the grant period plus one year. Priority for those with active Canadian tri-agency funding applications.
- Teams must propose a clear research plan with potential for sustained collaboration.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English required; French or other languages may be beneficial depending on the project.
- Other Criteria: Projects must involve at least one PI and one additional researcher from each institution. Proposals should address equity, diversity, and inclusion and show potential for future funding (e.g., Horizon Europe).
Benefits
- Funding:
- €10,000 from UPCité per project.
- CAD$15,000 from U of T per project.
- Total funding: Approximately €23,000 (depending on exchange rates).
- Resources: Covers travel (flights, accommodation), workshop/symposium costs, research assistant salaries, consumables, and PhD student mobility.
- Exposure: Projects gain recognition as priority partnerships, with opportunities for presentations at international academic events or publications.
- Awards: Pathway to larger Horizon Europe grants and institutional support for future collaborations.
- Costs: No participation fee. Note: Funding excludes equipment, conference fees, PhD stipends, or PI salaries.
How to Apply
Submit a single joint application via the MoveOn portal (accessible through the official website). Required materials:
- 3-page project description (research plan, equity/diversity/inclusion considerations, future collaboration potential).
- Detailed budget breakdown.
- 2-page CVs for both PIs.
- UPCité applicants only: Letter of support from department head.
Ensure all materials are uploaded by June 2, 2025.
Official Application Link: https://u-paris.fr/en/call-for-projects-2025-upcite-university-of-toronto/
Contact (Optional):
- UPCité: Ellianna Farazi, internationalisation.iro@u-paris.fr
- U of T: Elina Tulla, elina.tulla@utoronto.ca
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