Faculty Multi-Disciplinary Research Grants
Supports Harvard faculty-led, cross-disciplinary research projects focused on South Asia, fostering collaboration and innovative scholarship with an emphasis on impactful outcomes.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 (US-based projects) or INR 10,65,000 (India-based projects); project duration up to 1 year (with possible no-cost extension).
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-disciplinary Harvard faculty research projects focused on South Asia.
Key Information: For Harvard faculty only; projects must demonstrate a direct South Asia connection.
Description
This grant supports Harvard University faculty-led, multi-disciplinary research projects that focus on South Asia. The program is designed to foster collaboration across Harvard schools and disciplines, encouraging innovative scholarship that brings together faculty from different academic backgrounds. Projects must have a direct and significant connection to South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Both exploratory and advanced research projects are eligible, with a strong emphasis on proposals that catalyze new collaborations and leverage future funding.
