The LMU-NTU Joint Seed Funding Program was established in 2024 to strengthen research collaboration between National Taiwan University (NTU) and LMU Munich.
LMU and NTU jointly provide €36,000 (NTD 1,200,000) per year to support up to three selected collaborative projects. Each project can receive funding of up to €12,000 (NTD 400,000).
Call for Proposals
Applications for funding in 2027 are open.
Fundable activities include:
- Travel and mobility
- Joint seminars
- Joint workshops
- Joint events and conferences
Further details on funding, eligibility, and the application process can be found in the:
LMU-NTU Call for Proposals 2027 – Guidelines (PDF, 239 KB)
Application deadline: 8 November 2026
Please note
- Applications should be jointly prepared by the participating LMU and NTU researchers
- One joint application should be submitted per project
- Applications must be submitted through the LMU online application portal for Strategic Partnerships
Application
LMU application portal - Strategic Partnerships
Contact
If you have any questions about the funding program or the application process, please contact LMU's International Office via network.international@lmu.de or the Academic Coordinator Prof. Dr. van Ess.
Prof. Dr. Hans van Ess
LMU Officer for Science and Research Policy Relations with Asia
Academic Coordinator
E-Mail schreiben
+49 89 2180 17959
Contact
Dr. Anna Lohse
International Office
Team Lead International Network; Partnerships: Université de Bordeaux, Tel Aviv University, UC Berkeley and NTU Taiwan