Kiel University is a ‘Partner of Reference’ for the Development of Excellent Structures at the University of the Algarve
The EU’s first ‘Teaming for Excellence’ grant in the field of archaeology includes 2.5 million euros for Kiel. Kiel University (CAU) is one of the world’s leading centres for archaeology. This is demonstrated not only by its repeated success in the German Excellence Strategy with the ROOTS Cluster but also in international comparisons such as […]
Seed Fund in Kiel awards more than 20,000 Euro for collaborative research within SEA-EU
Five projects from across Kiel University receive funding from the SEA-EU Seed Fund to strengthen international research collaborations Plant science, linguistics, marine monitoring, psychology, and data science- the projects successfully funded through this year’s SEA-EU Seed Fund represent a diverse range of disciplines from across Kiel University. In total, more than 20,000 Euro was awarded […]
Testimonial: A personal storyline of growth and action shaped by connection and shared enthusiasm
For Ronja Teschendorf, PhD candidate in foreign language didactics at Kiel University, 2025 has been a year of growth and self-discovery. Building communities with like-minded people has led to new ventures including her organising a second SEA-EU BIP on “Narratives for Action – translating climate goals into personal commitment” taking place in Kiel this year, […]
SEA-EU Research Seed Fund 2026 now open for proposals at Kiel University
Kiel University is offering up to 5000 Euro for projects that facilitate research collaboration between Kiel and SEA-EU partner universities. Researchers from all disciplines, particularly early-career researchers based at Kiel University are encouraged to apply for funding from the SEA-EU Seed Fund until the 28 February. Projects must be led by a researcher based at […]
Call for proposals for latest round of Student-led Projects initiative
Up to 4000 Euros available for collaborative projects that aim to shape the future of university and campus life. For the third year running, SEA-EU is offering up to 4000 Euros for innovative project ideas that bring a fresh perspective to social, green and digital aspects of university life. Curious? Join one of the information […]
Testimonial: Researcher Janine on how a SEA-EU seed funding grant kick-started a new collaboration at an ancient site.
The ancient site of Carissa Aurelia lies some 60km north of Cádiz in Spain. Thought to have been established around the 6th century BC, it remained an active settlement for several centuries. This long continuity as a settlement, which including many political turning points, makes it an attractive site for researchers across the globe. Assistant […]
Testimonial: Get out of your bubble. PhD candidate Wojciech on how a SEA-EU secondment benefitted him as a scientist and person.
“The command line doesn’t scare me now!” says Wojciech. A PhD candidate from the University of Gdańsk, Wojciech spent a month on a SEA-EU secondment in the group of Ruth Schmitz-Streit in Kiel. The goal of his internship: getting to grips with bioinformatics tools to complement his work on the molecular characterisation of proteins from […]
Testimonial: Get motivated students involved in your research with a SEA-EU research internship. Postdoctoral Researcher Katharina on the benefits of hosting a research intern.
“It’s a super easy way to get motivated people involved in your project.” A postdoctoral researcher in the group of Ruth Schmitz-Streit at the University of Kiel, Katharina is interested in understanding whether microbes living in the deep sea can degrade plastics. Maria, from Cadiz, joined the group for a 5-month SEA-EU masters’ internship just […]
SEA-EU at Kiel Week 2025
SEA-EU@CAU showcase the international University Alliance at the Kieler Uni Live For the second year in a row, SEA-EU@CAU presented the SEA-EU Alliance as part of the University’s showcase at this year’s Kiel Week festival. From the 21st to the 29th June Kiel University presented a varied programme at the “Kieler Uni Live” pavilion park […]
Kiel University awardees of second round of SEA-EU Seed Fund for research announced
Six projects from across Kiel University, involving a total of six other SEA-EU partner universities, receive funding to strengthen international research collaborations. With research topics covering best practices in medical education, open science, archaeology and plant and soil science, the six projects awarded with funding from this year’s SEA-EU Seed Fund for research represent a […]
