The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has announced the Headline Issues Research Grant, a new funding opportunity designed to connect research with real-world practice in international higher education.
With artificial intelligence, evolving partnerships and new models of transnational education changing the landscape, institutions need reliable, evidence-based insights to guide their decisions. This grant supports experienced researchers and research teams whose applied work can provide exactly that.
Funding amount
One grant of €25,000–€50,000 will be awarded in early 2027.
Research topics
Proposals must address one of the following headline issues:
- Transnational education (TNE): Collaborating for mutual benefit. How can international partnerships create meaningful value for all partners? Research on TNE between Europe and India or Latin America, and on its role in equity, inclusion and sustainability, is particularly encouraged.
- Artificial intelligence: Where are we and where are we going? Studies on the practical uses of AI in areas such as student mobility and international learning outcomes, and its potential to strengthen the field.
- Sensitive partnerships and relationships: What works and what doesn’t? Research on how institutions handle complex international relationships, including risk management, institutional policies and the challenges of sustaining cooperation.
Projects do not need to focus solely on Europe but must show clear relevance to the European higher education context.
Who can apply
Individual researchers and research teams with a proven track record in their proposed research area.
Eligible costs
- Research personnel time and data collection
- Travel, research tools and software
- Access to academic resources
- Travel expenses for presenting the findings at EAIE Lisbon 2027
Additional benefits
The selected researcher or team will present their findings at the 2027 EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Lisbon, and the principal investigator will receive a conference registration fee waiver.
How to apply
Applicants must complete the online application form and submit:
- CVs for all team members
- A detailed budget worksheet
Deadline: November 30, 2026
👉 Read the full application guidelines: https://www.eaie.org/research/research-grants/headline-issues-research-grant.html
