Aalto Internal Funding Call 2024 - For Cooperation Initiatives with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
The call for applications is open during 4.4.–8.5.2024. The funding decisions will be announced by 15.5.2024.
Descriptions on the funding, evaluation criteria, evaluation process and application, are given in the text below.
Funding
The funding is available in the following categories:
| Category | Funding (euros) | Examples of activity (suggestive and not exhaustive) |
| Small | Up to 2,500 | Short visits for exploring/developing collaboration, networking meetings etc. |
| Medium | Up to 5,000 | Short stays for joint work, joint studios, workshops etc. |
| Large | Up to 15,000 | Research cooperation, larger workshops, joint teaching, other forms of cooperation projects etc. |
The funding supports activities that
- Aim to strengthen and develop the partnerships deeper and long-term, and
- Are in alignment with Aalto strategy.
The funded activities will
- Identify, develop or test new ways of cooperation (e.g. services, entrepreneurship etc.) that add value to the Aalto-TUM partnership, or
- Develop, pilot, sustain or intensify mutually beneficial cooperation (e.g. in education, research or services)
The funding covers
- Travel costs for Aalto faculty, staff and students.
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Costs that may include, e.g.
- Meetings/visits in preparation of joint projects.
- Networking events, such as workshops and seminars to bring together faculty, staff and/or students to strengthen existing collaborations and foster new links.
- Collaborative events involving staff and students from both institutions to explore new ideas for cooperation.
- Consumables (stationary, workshop material, etc.) and catering for joint events.
Note!
- Direct travel costs for TUM faculty, staff or students can be covered. This is in alignment with TUM’s Global Incentive funding for Aalto.
- Salaries are expected to be covered by applicant’s respective department/school.
Evaluation criteria
- The applicant is an employee of Aalto University, with a current work contract at Aalto University at least until the end of 2024.
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The proposal
- is clear, logical and realistic;
- clearly highlights how the proposal supports or further develops the strategic partnership between the institutions;
- lists the expected outcomes (for the partnership) and the next steps for further development;
- clearly shows the potential for the partnership and the collaborators involved;
- shows keen interest and support from the partner organisation.
Evaluation process
Proposals are evaluated by the Global Engagement team, and the final funding decisions are made by Kirsi Kettula, Head of Global Engagement.
Application format and submission
Please fill in the application form at:
Final reporting
Free form description including the progress of the project, the outcomes, and the next steps in 1-3 PowerPoint slides to jerome.rickmann@aalto.fi. Deadline for reporting not later than 15.12.2024.
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