4EU+ student mini-grants 2025 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** For the fourth time, Charles University will offer support for up to 10 projects through s grants, providing seed funding for teams from the 4EU+ universities. This initiative aims collaboration among students and young researchers across the 4EU+ Alliance, regardless of faculties, or institutions. The projects can focus on initiating international research pa organizing joint educational activities (such as workshops and soft skill courses), and pr cultural collaboration, as well as strengthening the university's third mission of activel social discourse and seeking solutions to global economic, social, and environmental chall *========================================================================================= * Context *========================================================================================= This year's 4EU+ Alliance student mini-grants focus on two critical and urgent themes of A Intelligence (AI) and Well-being. The call encourages students to explore AI-driven soluti challenges, particularly in areas of healthcare and technology. Additionally, applications being, aiming to address current and future health challenges, are also encouraged.  However, the scope of the call is not limited to these themes alone. Students from all aca are welcome to submit applications on a variety of relevant topics, promoting a diverse ra and approaches. This inclusive approach underlines the Alliance's commitment to fostering academic inquiry and problem-solving skills among students.  Building on last year's focus on AI and sustainability, this year's theme shifts to AI and highlighting the importance of equipping students with the tools and knowledge to address in these areas. The Alliance continues to view students as key drivers of change and innov and beyond, encouraging them to collaborate, share experiences, and build resilient commun focusing on AI and well-being, the Alliance aims to empower students to contribute meaning a healthier and more sustainable future.  *========================================================================================= * The basic parameters of this call are as follows: *========================================================================================= The parameters are set by the Rector's Measure n° 41/2024 [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UK-14300. • Applicant must be a student of Charles University. • Project has to involve at least three 4EU+ member universities (Charles University + Hei Universität, Sorbonne Université, K?benhavns Universitet, Université de Gen?ve, Universi di Milano, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Université Pantheon-Assas). • Supported activities must be in line with the 4EU+ Strategy 2025-2035 [ URL "https://4euplus.eu/4EU-1001.html"] . • The maximum amount to apply for is CZK 150,000 (approx. EUR 6,100). • Funding of the projects will be scheduled for the period of April 2025 - March 2026 (! w December's break set up by the Rules for funding and reimbursement [ URL "UK-13891.html *========================================================================================= * How to apply? *========================================================================================= Fill out the form by 17 February 2025. Application form to fill out [ URL "https://forms.office.com/e/FdRHbUtZV1"] (preview of th form in PDF [ URL "UK-14286-version1-charles_university_4eu_student_mini_grants_2025_1.pdf Budget chart to fill out [ URL "UK-14286-version1-student_minigrants_2025_ok.xlsx"] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • In the case your team consists of members of only two member universities, you might ind collaboration with the third one as the aim of your project. • Your activity does not need to be in accordance with any specific 4EU+ Flagship, althoug recommended. • Your project does not need to have a continuation in the form of further follow-up appli it is recommended. • Eligible costs may include organization of joint workshops, seminars and other events, t accommodation costs, materials, scholarships etc., according to the rules of the funding cuni.cz/UK-13891.html"] . Staff cost is not eligible for reimbursement within the studen • European Centre will reimburse the project costs to the faculty of project leader. • To estimate travel and accommodation costs, you can use the 4EU+ short-term student mobi 1. The 4EU+ allowance rates are aligned with the new Erasmus+ ones, as follows: • Day 1 to 14: 79 EUR per day  • Day 15 to 30: 56 EUR per day  • 30 days< 2months: weekly rate of proportional local Erasmus+ rate for the destinatio 2. Travel grants are calculated on the basis of the Erasmus+ distance calculator:  • 0-500 km: EUR 180 (Prague – Heidelberg)  • 500-2000 km: EUR 275 EUR (allother 4EU+ destinationsfrom Prague)  *========================================================================================= * More information and info session *========================================================================================= Students from all universities are invited to join the '4EU+ student mini-grants community www.facebook.com/groups/407731740990493"]  Facebook group. This group is a place for stude their project ideas and find potential partners within the 4EU+. Would you like to learn more about the student mini-grants? Join our info webinar, which w on 28 January 2025 at 5:00 pm. Register here [ URL "https://forms.office.com/Pages/Respons id=2naS4DT5hkC_CIgWogQUoj-rKngF779PsiF_BdHG8KRUNzNPRVM4Q0ZKNUFaVzQ0RzI3NTZOWVpWTC4u"] (reg until 26 January).
The 4EU Committee has prepared a partner-matching form to help you connect with s other alliance universities who are interested in applying for the 4EU+ student mini-grant href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUuddrv9TrCKMUmbEJK8NqYxpEoMbbCsOFxZAGle_s target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; backgroun padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 10px;"> Fill out the form here By submitting the form, you’ll gain a list of students ready to collaborate, making it easier to bring your ideas to life! ?