Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
The University of Liverpool – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) partnership is founded on shared interests for research and education.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) ranks among the top five research-intensive universities in China, with an international reputation for excellence across the sciences, engineering, life and health sciences, biosciences, creative arts, business, and humanities which makes it a university we're proud to partner with.
Established in 1896, it is a prominent public institution directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Shanghai Municipal Government. SJTU encompasses five campuses and is a key player in national initiatives such as Project 985, Project 211, and the Double-First Class University Plan.
Research Seed Fund 2026
The Call for the University of Liverpool – Shanghai Jiao Tong Research Seed Fund is now open. Deadline for applications is 15 June 2026.
Funding is available to catalyse new collaborative projects. Applications in all disciplines are welcome, with projects aligned to University of Liverpool - SJTU agreed research priorities particularly encouraged. Priorities include:
- Clean Energy including, low‑carbon technologies, carbon‑neutral innovation, policy‑relevant studies, energy efficiency and zero‑emission buildings, energy system modeling and optimization
- Innovation in Marine, Maritime and Ocean Sciences including, climate change, blue economy, shipping and port smart operations, logistics and supply chain management, physical oceanography, marine biogeochemistry, ecology and ecosystem conservation, maritime rights
- Health and Biomedicine including, pharmacy, pharmacology and TCM, women’s health & pediatrics, mental health, drug safety innovation and vaccine research, public health
- Creative Industries and Social Sciences including media and design, film and new media, architecture, world literature and translation, IP law, international law.
Full details are available in documents below:
- Full Seed Fund details (Word doc, 85KB)
- Online application form.
If you require any support in identifying contacts at SJTU or any questions on the call documentation, please contact Dr Xiaofeng Wu xfwu@liverpool.ac.uk.
Research Seed Fund 2024 projects
The fund aims to catalyze research collaborations in complementary research areas leading to funding applications, including through the International Science Partnership Fund, and world-class research outputs.
Applications for the 2024 seed fund are now closed. The following projects were funded:
| Project title | University of Liverpool Prinicipal Investigator |
|---|---|
| Innovative Approaches to Green Energy Transition in Maritime Shipping | Dr Cagatay Iris Management School |
| Optimal planning and operation of the Green Seaport's Integrated Energy and Logistics Systems | Dr Lin Jiang Electrical Engineering Electronics and Computer Science |
| Unlocking the Formation and Function of Pathogenic Metabolosomes: From Intrinsically disordered Proteins to Engineering Targeted Therapies to Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens | Professor Luning Liu Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology |
| The Life and Death of Liverpool’s Chinatown: A Journey from Shanghai | Dr Junjie Xi School of Architecture |
| Do Female Judges Make a Difference? Examining Gender and Judicial Decision-Making in Chinese Family Law | Dr Shuai Wei Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology |
| Integrating Maritime and Climate Law for UN Sustainable Development Goals | Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou School of Law and Social Justice |
| Low-carbon pavement materials with recycled tyre rubber for sustainable port infrastructure | Dr Haopeng Wang Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Greener urban freight transport in waterway-based port cities using unmanned vessels | Dr Yuanjun Feng Department of Operations & Supply Chain Management |
| Green Design for Circular Supply Chains in Used Textile Recycling | Dr Shenghao Xie Management School |
| Sustainable and Resilient Design of Foundations of Floating Wind Turbines (STRONG-Turbines) | Dr Luigi di Sarno School of Engineering |