2026-27 Autumn Quarter Global Development Research Funding
Stanford University's 2026-27 Autumn Quarter Global Development Research Funding supports interdisciplinary research tackling poverty and development in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: November 8, 2026 (Autumn 2026) | April 4, 2027 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $80,000 per faculty project, $30,000 for postdocs; project duration up to 2 years (one-year no-cost extension possible).
Summary: Supports innovative, interdisciplinary research on global development and poverty in low- and middle-income countries, with priority for projects offering in-country research opportunities for Stanford graduate students.
Key Information: Only Stanford faculty and postdocs (with faculty PI) are eligible; no PI salary or indirect costs allowed.
Description
Stanford University's King Center on Global Development invites proposals for new or early-stage research addressing critical issues in global development and poverty in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This internal funding opportunity is designed to catalyze innovative, rigorous, and interdisciplinary research, positioning investigators for future large-scale external grants. Projects may span a wide range of disciplines, including earth sciences, economics, engineering, medicine, political science, and policy, and are especially encouraged to create meaningful in-country research opportunities for Stanford PhD and master's students.
The program also offers additional support for research focused on Brazil (in partnership with the Lemann Center) and, where aligned with the focus on global poverty and development, for work in China.
