2026-27 Spring Quarter Global Development Research Funding
Stanford University's 2026-27 Spring Quarter Global Development Research Funding supports innovative, early-stage research on development and poverty 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; up to $30,000 for postdoctoral scholars; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports innovative research by Stanford faculty and postdocs addressing global development and poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: Only Stanford faculty (Academic Council/UML) and postdocs with faculty mentor as PI are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Stanford King Center on Global Development, is designed to support new or early-stage research projects focused on critical issues in global development and poverty within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The program aims to help Stanford faculty and postdoctoral scholars launch research that can serve as a foundation for larger external grants and encourages projects that create meaningful in-country research experiences for graduate students. Disciplines supported include, but are not limited to, earth sciences, economics, engineering, medicine, political science, and policy. Proposals must clearly articulate their contribution to academic literature and potential for policy impact.
