Collaborative Research
at Cintana Education

Advancing Global Impact Through Partnership

Cintana Education Research Initiatives within the ASU-Cintana Alliance help our partner institutions break through to the next level of scale and recognition—driving growth, internationalization, and academic prestige. By working together across borders and disciplines, our network of universities is shaping solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges.
Innovation as key driver for competitiveness & growth

Why Collaborative Research Matters

ASU-Cintana Alliance partners benefit from expertise, resources, and opportunities designed to strengthen their research capabilities and visibility:

Growth

Expand research activity and student enrollment through stronger programs and outcomes.

Internationalization

Build bridges across countries to become truly world-class universities.

Reputation

Achieve academic prestige and competitive advantage through impactful scholarship.

We measure success by improved outcomes such as:

Increased international research projects

Patents and innovation outputs

High-impact publications

Secured external research funding

We measure success by improved outcomes such as:

How Cintana Education Supports Research

We work closely with faculty and staff at ASU and across the ASU-Cintana Alliance to:

Develop a Research Strategy

Develop a Research Strategy

Align institutional strengths with global opportunities.

Identify Collaborative Areas

Identify Collaborative
Areas

Pinpoint high-potential themes for international teams.

Facilitate & Accelerate Collaboration

Facilitate & Accelerate Collaboration

Connect researchers across borders and disciplines.

Assist in Securing Funding

Assist in Securing
Funding

Guide applications and strategies for external grants.

Develop a Research Strategy-Mobile

Develop a Research Strategy

Align institutional strengths with global opportunities.

Identify Collaborative Areas-Mobile

Identify Collaborative
Areas

Pinpoint high-potential themes for international teams.

Facilitate & Accelerate Collaboration-Mobile

Facilitate & Accelerate Collaboration

Connect researchers across borders and disciplines.

Assist in Securing Funding

Assist in Securing
Funding

Guide applications and strategies for external grants.

ASU–Cintana Open Research Call 2025

ASU–Cintana Open
Research Call 2025

Enhancing Our Global Impact

We are proud to launch the ASU–Cintana Open Research Call 2025, a funding opportunity designed to support collaborative, applied research across the network.

Seed Grants Available: Up to USD $8,000 per project

Who Can Apply: Multidisciplinary, international teams of researchers from at least two ASU-Cintana Alliance partner institutions

Focus: Research projects that create positive impact, address sustainability challenges, and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Through this initiative, faculty can gain resources, recognition, and international collaboration opportunities—while contributing to meaningful global solutions.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed based on:
International & Collaborative Approach – at least 2 partner institutions involved
Relevance to Sustainability and SDGs – addressing shared global challenges
Potential for Positive Impact – societal, academic, and practical outcomes
Seed Funding Fit – clear budget justification, max. USD $8,000

Questions?

For more information about collaborative research opportunities or the 2025 Open Research Call, please contact us at research@cintana.com.