The IAMSCU Strategic Committee on Institutional Collaborations has been at work identifying individuals and institutions to be involved in programs that promote bilateral and multilateral collaborations. The committee also raised resources to encourage people to become involved in new ventures connecting IAMSCU-related institutions. Committee members discussed possibilities to support existent collaborative programs within IAMSCU and create new initiatives.
One of the committee’s priorities is to communicate with IAMSCU member institutions and enable them to learn about one another, to learn about opportunities for collaboration, and to engage in conversations about how to nurture a collaborative environment. Among the types of collaborative ventures, there are “Research-focused,” “Student-focused,” and “Practice-based” activities.
Collaboration on human rights research at Stockholm University College, Sweden
The IAMSCU Strategic Committee on Institutional Collaborations is pleased to announce the launching of a new program with two components:
Research Network Grants: These support international research networks and are designed to catalyze new areas of collaboration. They are limited to three years of funding to encourage sustainability.
Collaborative Research Grants: These support specific collaborative projects focused on partnerships between Methodist-related institutions. They are designed to produce tangible outputs and shared learning.
Together, these programs represent a structured mechanism for funding collaboration, with a strategic shift from conversation and encouragement to the practical enabling of activity. The deadline for applications for these is June 15, 2026. There are two types of grants and details can be found through the website of Southlands College, in the UK: https://southlandsmethodisttrust.org.uk/2026/03/26/funding-opportunities-from-iamscu-smt/