LMU-Todai Cooperation in the Sciences
The strategic partnership between LMU and the University of Tokyo (Todai) supports innovative research across disciplines and fosters cooperation in the sciences at both universities.
LMU and the University of Tokyo (Todai) have had a cooperation agreement since 1997. Since 2007, this partnership has been further developed within the Excellence Initiative as the Cooperation in the Sciences Program.
Call for Applications
The application deadline for funding in 2026 has passed. Information on potential funding opportunities for 2027 will be published in due course.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the LMU Office of International Affairs at network.international@lmu.de.
Call for Applications for 2026
The call for applications for the 2026 funding period is open from 1 September 2025 to 7 November 2025.
The LMU-Todai Cooperation in the Sciences Program provides funding for:
- Research-related mobility for early-career researchers (doctoral candidates and postdocs)
- Workshops, conferences
- Seed funding for joint projects
- Visiting professorships at LMU for Todai professors
Applications of this funding are only open to the LMU members. The required documents must be submitted via the online portal: LMU application portal - strategic partnerships.
Detailed information regarding the amount of funding, the funding criteria and required documents can be found in: LMU-Todai Call for Applications 2026 guidelines (PDF, 197 KB)
Application deadline: 16 November 2025
Contact
Juliane Gierach
International Office
Deputy team lead; partnerships: University of Tokyo, University of Cambridge, New York University; DWIH network; evaluations