Welcome to UW Global
UW Global is the University of Washington’s gateway to international engagement. We connect faculty, students, and staff with global opportunities in learning, teaching, and research — fostering cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation.
UW is a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers
April 7, 2026
The Peace Corps announced Tuesday that the University of Washington is again No. 3 on the list of top volunteer-producing institutions since the international program launched in 1961. For 2025, the UW placed No. 7 among universities with 15,000 or more enrolled undergraduates in total number of Peace Corps volunteers, according to the Peace Corps. In total,…
UW Global Innovation Fund sparks transformative collaborations with lasting impact across research, teaching, and study abroad
April 6, 2026
UW Global announced that it has awarded $662,000 to 52 outstanding UW projects through the UW Global Innovation Fund (GIF). This year’s awards were distributed across 16 UW colleges and departments as well as UW Bothell and UW Tacoma. In addition, the funds will support projects across 34 countries. These projects will spark transformative global…
Four proof-of-concept grants awarded to interdisciplinary teams of UW researchers
April 1, 2026
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative announced today the award of four Tier 2 pilot grants to teams representing researchers from four different University of Washington schools and colleges as well as several community-based partners. A total of $265,000 was awarded in this grant cycle, supported by funding from the Initiative along with additional matching contributions…
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