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The University of Manchester-The University of Osaka 2025 Seed-Corn Fund: Three Applications Selected
The University of Manchester (UoM) and The University of Osaka (UOsaka) have recently announced the three winning research projects from The University of Manchester-The University of Osaka 2025 Seed-Corn Fund, which began in 2024. The application period ended on 22 May with 19 total submissions. Out of the 19 applications, the judging panel selected three projects (listed below). The partner funds will support this collaborative research and strengthen the partnership between UoM and UOsaka. The selected projects are expected to foster innovative research, integrate diverse expertise, engage early-career researchers, and ultimately contribute to societal benefit.
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| No. |
UOsaka Name of co-applicant |
UoM Name of lead applicant |
Project title |
| 1 | Prof. Tohru SEKINO SANKEN |
Dr. Ge Wang Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Shaping Tomorrow’s Society: Low-Energy Biodegradable Ceramics for Sustainable Healthcare |
| 2 | Associate Prof. Shigeru SATO Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine |
Dr. Siying Lin Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
Advancing IRD Gene Discovery, Diagnostics, and Mechanistic Insight Through a Shared UoM–UOsaka Patient-Genotype Resource |
| 3 | Associate Prof. Ayumu CHINEN Graduate School of Human Sciences |
Dr. Yuki Asahina Faculty of Humanities |
Toward a New Cultural-Comparative Analysis of Social Inequality: Manchester, Osaka, and Beyond |