The University of Haifa (UH) and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) are pleased to announce the launch of a new research fund to support collaborative research initiatives between the two institutions.
The purpose of the Joint Research Fund is to initiate and develop new research partnerships that can demonstrate potential to result in significant research outputs. Preference will be given to projects which encourage the building of networks of researchers and have clearly defined plans for applying for future funding.
Projects can include:
- Joint research activities: scoping, feasibility, proof of concept;
- Working on joint research programs aimed at joint publications;
- Submitting joint funding applications to third-party funding institutions.
The Joint Research Fund is open to applications from all research areas, and it encourages
applicants from any discipline to submit a proposal.
Proposals will be assessed and recommended for selection by a panel composed of VP for
Global Engagement and VP for Research and Development in Haifa; and Head of Research
and Transfer Office and Head of International Office and one professor in Mainz. Key
evaluation criteria will include a deep collaboration, whereby each side provides unique
value from their home institution, and ability to demonstrate potential to receive external
research funding and produce joint publications.
Full informations UH JGU joint fund 2026
We encourage every interested candidate to access both organizations websites for full information on research areas and faculty bios. You can either contact potential collaborators directly through the website or contact the coordinators listed below who can assist in connecting you to researchers at each institution in your area of interest.
University of Haifa Contact: Tsameret Einav, tzohar1@univ.haifa.ac.il
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Contact: Markus Häfner, haefner@uni-mainz.de
Applications can be submitted in digital form until Friday May 15, 2026 (16:00 CET), to both of the contacts above.