Global Innovation Fund
Since 2014, the Office of Global Affairs has been advancing interdisciplinarity through the Global Innovation Fund. The fund supports transformative cross-college, cross-continent research collaborations and global Husky learning experiences at the UW.
Autumn Quarter GIF Office Hours:
- Wednesday, October 19 from 12:00-1:00 PM PT (Zoom link) For Study Abroad/Away Awards
- Wednesday, October 26 from 12:30-1:30 PM PT (Zoom link) For all GIF Awards
Q&A Webinar: Miss our October Q&A Webinar? Watch the recording!
Award Cycles
Research Awards
Seed funding of up to $5,000 and up to $20,000 to develop cross-college and cross-continent research collaborations
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022
Teaching & Curriculum Awards
Awards up to $2,000 to support the addition of a global module, project or innovation to a course
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022
Study Abroad/Away Awards
Seed funding of up to $5,000 to support pre-program visits for the creation of a study abroad program, up to $10,000 a year for three years to embed a global component to a spring or winter class, and up to $10,000 a year for three years to create a new domestic study away program
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022
Global Engagement Fellows
$3,000 award to convene new cross-disciplinary groups of faculty (referred to as “communities”) that share a common interest in:
- a region or country
- a research theme
- good practice/innovation in inclusive globally engaged teaching, including study abroad
- other topics relating to global engagement by faculty
Next Planned Award Cycle: Spring 2023 (communities will meet during AY 2023-2024)