- Finding collaboration partnersWhile developing a novel project idea or proposal it often comes natural to think about with whom you could collaborate to be able to succesfully complete the research you have in mind or to be able to fully exploit the results you would like to achieve. In order to involve external collaborators, it is always worth to have a 1 to 2 page description of the project idea or proposal concept, as to share a tangible description of what you have in mind. Where to start? For collaborative projects a useful point to start is your peers and direct contacts with whom you (successfully or satisfactorily) worked in the past, included the links that your research team and colleagues may have in mind. Being able to work with someone you collaborated in the past, shall give you a good perception if that researcher or research institute would be a good and fitting partner for your future endeavor. Once a small group of well-connected partners is gathered around the project idea, it will be then possible and easier to enlarge
- For young researchersAre you a Master student and looking to continue your academic career with a PhD? Or would you like to stay in academia after your PhD graduation? Sometimes you need funding to start your PhD-project or your post-doc project. Please find here more information and options for you to consider. Fund your PhD-project Sometimes phd-candidates have to bring their own research funding in order to start their desired phd-project. Find here several suggestions on where to find this funding. Apply for a PhD Job Opening In the University of Twente, a lot of PhD-positions become available though regular job openings. For instance, this is made possible because a researcher at the UT will start a large project and has funding to hire PhD-students to complete the project. UT Vacancies Academic Transfer Twente Graduate School Nominees for the Twente Graduate School Award are talented and excellent UT Master degree students with the ambition to pursue a PhD. When selected, they will receive a so-called Bridging Grant and, together
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- Searching for grants with Research ConnectResearchConnect is a comprehensive funding opportunities database. Use this database to find your next funding possibility and stay up-to-date on your search directions. The ResearchConnect database features an easy-to-use interface and powerful searching tool designed to assist you in your exploration for (research) funding. The tool interface and features can be customized for each researcher, depending for instance on research domain, interests and career stage. We are all increasingly aware of the importance of knowing about new funding opportunities and this service provides researchers, students and staff with: a searchable database of national, European and international funding opportunities; news from the research world and funding bodies; access to discussion forums. UT access and account Personalisation UT ACCESS AND ACCOUNT PERSONALISATION To get acces to the full features and manage your searches more effectively, you need to log in the database via the University of Twente institutional membership
- UT grantsThe University of Twente hosts several internal grants for its research employees to collaborate with hospitals in the region or private enterprises and collaboration grant with the University of Münster (WWU) or Waterloo. Connecting Industries 2025 In collaboration with TKI HTSM, each year the University of Twente finances public-private partnerships through its Connecting Industries instrument. The funding for this call comes from TKI HTSM, co-funded in cash by private enterprises and in-kind by the University of Twente. More information and documents about the 2025 call can be found here. THE UT CONNECTING INDUSTRIES FUNDING SCHEME Every year, the University of Twente stimulates public-private initiatives through its Connecting Industries instrument. Connecting Industries aims to support the ambition of the University of Twente to develop its relationships with industry. Each initiative should be co-funded in cash by a partner. A budget will approximately have the following breakdown: TKI HTSM 40%, private