France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund
The France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund supports scholarly collaborations in all disciplines between The University of Texas at Austin and institutions of higher learning in France.
At a Glance
Program Features:
Seed funding for binational collaborations
Partners/Sponsors:
The Embassy of France in the United States
Mission
The endowment fund has a two-fold mission:
- To support research collaborations between faculty at UT Austin and institutions in France; and
- To facilitate awareness and connections across the UT Austin community for French culture, workforce, and education.
Established in honor of Dr. Cécile DeWitt-Morette, the France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund celebrates a remarkable legacy of scientific achievement, international engagement, and visionary leadership. The fund reinforces the commitment of France and The University of Texas at Austin to support outstanding faculty and students whose creativity, determination, and ambition reflect Dr. DeWitt-Morette's enduring example. By empowering scholarly exchange, advancing collaborative research, and cultivating future leaders, the endowment will generate lasting discoveries and strengthen the bonds between France, Texas, and their shared pursuit of knowledge.
Research Seed Funding
The France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund supports faculty with peer collaborators at institutions in France to conduct research in the STEM fields. Interdisciplinary collaborations with social sciences are encouraged. Applicants may request seed funding of up to $10,000 to propose a new research project with a peer collaborator at a French institution/organization.
Application Information
The France-UT Endowed Excellence Fund Faculty Research Seed Fund is not currently accepting proposals. To receive updates, contact txglobal-grants@austin.utexas.edu.