Seed Fund Call For Teachers V

Are you passionate about innovation in education?

Do you want to collaborate internationally and enhance your students’ learning experience through a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)?

 

Ulysseus European University invites teaching staff from all disciplines to apply for Seed Fund Call V!

 

Submit your application!

Seed Fund Call For Teachers V

Co-teach, Co-create, Connect

Unite your students in a virtual classroom

Take this opportunity to:

    • Collaborate internationally with another Ulysseus European University teacher.

    • Pilot a COIL, as an innovative online learning experience for your students.

    • Provide your students a global perspective through an enriching virtual exchange.

 

New in this call: Seed Funding supports travel and related expenses for in-person meetings, enabling two-way mobility for participating teachers to visit the Ulysseus partner university and fostering valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and co-create.

Applications are open until 11 September 2026!

Introduction about COIL

In this Seed fund call applicants may apply for funding for a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in existing academic courses.

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects existing academic courses across institutions through virtual collaboration, fostering cross-cultural exchange among students and teachers. A COIL is not a new course; rather, it is an innovative methodology designed to enhance the delivery of an existing course in a virtual classroom setting.

Seed funding is available to support teachers from at least two different Ulysseus partner universities in the joint design and delivery of a COIL. Eligible costs may include travel and related expenses for in-person meeting(s) at the partner universities, providing space and time to collaboratively shape this innovative educational format.

Are you interested but don’t yet have a partner? Join our Ulysseus Online Matchmaking Event on 22 April and connect with potential collaborators.

Key features

  • Collaboration between teachers from two or more Ulysseus universities, in any discipline.
  • Integrated into existing academic courses (similar topic or transversal).
  • Delivered synchronously, asynchronously, or both.
  • Students work together online, and receive ECTS and are graded by their home university.
  • Must be an integral part of the curriculum with a duration of 1 week to 1 semester (recommended 5-14 weeks).

See the Ulysseus COIL Handbook: A Practical Guide for Educators for guidance or join the Ulysseus Online Matchmaking Event!

Funding & Financial Procedures

This seed funding supports academics in co-creating a COIL, enabling teachers to meet in person for joint design and planning. By applying to this call, applicants agree to the following conditions:

  • The applicant may receive up to €2,500 in financial support for planning and designing the COIL together with the collaborating partner.
  • The funds will be paid to the applicant(s) (i.e. the travelling teacher) by their Ulysseus home university. Mobility can take place in both directions, meaning that each Ulysseus partner may travel to the other Ulysseus partner university, allowing for up to two separate visits where relevant. If both parties decide to travel, each must submit an application via their respective home university’s proposal form. Each applicant may receive up to €2,500 in funding.
  • Expenditures will be reimbursed on the basis of actual costs incurred, supported by documentation (e.g. invoices, travel tickets).
  • Travel costs must comply with the local university’s travel policies and regulations, and must be economically justifiable.
  • Proof of delivery: After the COIL has taken place, the granted teacher submits a short report including:
    • An overview of expenditures
    • A brief reflection via the Project Report Form on outcomes and lessons learnt (please note that your institution may require a different form or procedure).
    • Optional: sharing of additional written documentation and/or photos.
  • If the agreed COIL outcome is not delivered, the eight Ulysseus higher education institutions reserve the right to demand repayment of any expenditures incurred or disbursed by the applicant.

Application Procedure

Checklist: Submission Requirement

Submission: Confirm a mutually agreed collaboration with a Ulysseus partner teacher to co-create a COIL. Applications must be submitted exclusively by the travelling partner, using the local application form (see Table 3). The application window remains open until 11 September 2026.

Mobility can take place in both directions, meaning that each partner may travel to the other, allowing for up to two separate visits where relevant. If both parties decide to travel, each must submit an application via their respective home university’s proposal form. Each applicant may receive up to €2,500 in funding.

  • Host university department approval: Obtain an endorsement letter from the Head of Department at the host university (see annex for example).
  • Supervisor approval: Obtain approval from your supervisor (email confirmation is sufficient).
  • Course abstract: Provide a course abstract that includes a course description and a work plan (max. 500 words).
  • Budget allocation: Include a detailed explanation of the budget allocation.

Members Ulysseus European University Application Form
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University of Genova Seed Fund Application Form for UniGE Lecturers
Technical University of Košice Seed Fund Application Form for TUKE Lecturers
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® Seed Fund Application Form for MCI Lecturers
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Seed Fund Application Form for Haaga-Helia Lecturers
University of Münster Request form via mobilityulysseus@uni-muenster.de
University of Montenegro Seed Fund Application Form for UoM Lecturers

 

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