Joint Research Projects

Application materials include the following documents and must be submitted in English on the application form at https://alliance.columbia.edu/form/joint-projects-grant-application:

1. Cover page including the project title, e-mail, telephone number, and affiliation of each principal investigator
    
2. Abstract outlining the joint project in a one-paragraph summary suitable for public reports, publicity materials, and the Alliance website
    
3. Narrative (five pages maximum) describing the research question, theoretical foundations, project objectives, a list of deliverables, existing literature, methodology, relevance of transatlantic collaboration in the field, future publication opportunities emerging from the project, potential for project expansion, growth and sustainability, as well as and the project’s potential for encouraging future endeavors and partnerships between participating institutions
    
4. Curriculum vitae of project investigators
    
5. One-page budget detailing the cost allocation of the joint project with amounts specified by category (travel, accommodation, catering etc.) and a provisional timeline. Please note that the grant may not be used for Per Diems, stipends, or salaries. It may be used for a teaching assistant's salary, provided that it represents no more than 30% of the amount of the grant awarded
    
6. At least two letters from Department Chairs or Deans, confirming their support of the project
    
7. Letters from external collaborators, other institutions, or investigators confirming their commitment to the project

Note: If a successful project presents clear and evident potential for expansion, growth and sustainability, the Alliance Program will offer to work with principal investigators to identify additional sources of funding, particularly among US foundations, and will support outreach to potential funders as well as the application process, if relevant.