Seed Corn Fund
We support University of Exeter researchers to lead challenge-facing and curiosity driven interdisciplinary HASS research, by enabling researchers to develop collaborations and partnerships, test innovative ideas or build an evidence base.
To do this we provide vital seed corn funds for emerging research projects that address social and cultural challenges in a disruptive and innovative manner, and that have the potential to be submitted to an external funding call.
View our previous Seed Corn Fund projects here.
In Summary:
We WILL fund ‘proof of concept’ pilot projects, where there is a clear and convincing pathway to full-scale development.
We WILL fund activity associated with a project already funded IF it is to facilitate external follow-on funding or a second stage funded project.
We WON’T fund initial stage networking and collaboration building activity.
We WON’T provide ‘completion funding’ for a mature project which has unfinished or add-on activities.
We WON'T fund literature reviews.
Please indicate the value you are applying for, up to a maximum of £2500
For further information and guidance, please view the Seed Corn 2024/25 Round 2 guidance document.
To request an application form please email societiesandcultures@exeter.ac.uk.
Seed Corn Fund 2024/25 Round 2 is now open!
Deadline: 12pm Wednesday 30th April
Please note - all Seed Corn Fund awards must be spent by 31st July 2025.
