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The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2025 marked the first time Heidelberg University and Harvard University established a structured institutional foundation for their scientific collaboration.

The State of Baden-Württemberg supports the Heidelberg | Harvard Cooperation through its »Global Partnership in Science« program, enabling the creation of two funding lines through which concrete research partnerships between both universities are being initiated and developed into lasting structures. Since April 2026, the cooperation has entered its operational phase: 23 joint projects from a broad range of disciplines of both universities have been approved and are underway.

Second Call for Proposals

A Second Call for proposals for the funding lines »Strategic Partnership Grant« und »Explorer Seed Fund« will be published shortly.

Facts & Figures

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Funded projects
23
Projects under the »Strategic Partnership Grant« program line
7
Projects under the »Explorer Seed Fund« program line
16
Scientists involved
220
Researchers from Heidelberg University involved
130
Researchers from Harvard University involved
90
Faculties involved
9

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Funded Projects

In the first call for proposals, 23 projects spanning a broad range of disciplines of Heidelberg University were selected for funding. The list below provides an overview of all funded initiatives.

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Call for Proposals

The »Strategic Partnership Grant« and »Explorer Seed Fund« are open to faculties, institutes and central academic units of Heidelberg University. Information on current and upcoming calls for proposals is available here.

News

Cass Sunstein visits Heidelberg

Cass Sunstein Visit - Overview

Mariana Pargendler visits Heidelberg

Public lecture: "The Evolving Intersection of Corporate and Environmental Law“ (June 9, 2026)

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Information Portal for Funded Projects

This platform provides central access to administrative guidance, responsibilities and procedures for all approved projects under the Heidelberg | Harvard Cooperation. It is intended for PI's, project coordinators, administrators and fellows involved in funded activities.

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Contact & Support Units

This page provides an overview of key contacts and support units available to assist with a range of information and questions.

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