2026-27 Autumn Quarter Global Development Research Funding
Stanford University's 2026-27 Autumn Quarter Global Development Research Funding supports interdisciplinary research on development and poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: November 8, 2026 | April 4, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $80,000 per faculty project; up to $30,000 for postdoctoral scholars; project duration up to 2 years
Summary: Supports new, interdisciplinary research addressing global development and poverty in low- and middle-income countries, with emphasis on in-country research opportunities for Stanford graduate students.
Key Information: Only Stanford faculty (Academic Council/UML) and postdocs (with faculty PI) are eligible; no PI salary support allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Stanford King Center on Global Development supports innovative, early-stage research projects that address critical issues in global development and poverty, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The program encourages interdisciplinary proposals spanning earth sciences, economics, engineering, medicine, political science, policy, and related fields. Projects should ideally provide substantive in-country research experiences for Stanford PhD and master's students. The grant aims to position investigators for future external funding and may also support research relevant to Brazil and China through partnerships with the Lemann Center and SCCEI, respectively.
