Global Connects
The Global Connects Scheme is a SGSAH innovation fund available to all 17 member HEIs. SGSAH welcomes proposals for a series of creative international training events to be delivered from Scotland and internationally. Proposed training may align and/or intersect with other existing programmes or be stand-alone and should appeal to both Scottish and international doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities.
Training can be new and experimental or linked to existing initiatives and should that align with one or more of our strategic themes and priority areas:
- Modern Languages
- Celtic Languages and Studies
- Creative Industries/Economies
- Cultural and Heritage Studies
- Environmental Humanities
- Equalities, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
Guidelines
Read the SGSAH Global Connects Guidance for full details (PDF via Google Drive; opens in a new tab).
Application
All applications will go through our application portal at SMApply:
For any informal enquiries please contact Shauna Dillane, Operations Manager at manager@sgsah.ac.uk.
Timeline
| What | When | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline for proposals |
30th January 2026 29th May 2026 30th October 2026 |
HEIs |
| Notification of award, PO issued | Within 1 month of submission | SGSAH |
| Comms and marketing of events | 1 month in advance of events | SGSAH and HEI |
| Bookings and delivery of events | Anytime | HEI |
| Evaluation and reconciliation | 8 weeks after the event | HEI |
| Payment of invoice | On receipt of evaluation and financial reconciliation | SGSAH |