Faculty Summer Research Grant Program
WWU’s Faculty Summer Research Grants fund impactful faculty research or creative projects, supporting professional development and scholarly or creative advancement through summer salary.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Materials to Department Chair (suggested) | October 2026: Materials to College Dean (suggested) | October 2026: Full application submission deadline to RSP (Dean must approve and submit)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 summer salary per award; approximately 30 summer teaching and research grants awarded annually (combined).
Summary: Supports WWU faculty in advancing their research, scholarly, or creative work through summer salary funding.
Key Information: Only full-time faculty are eligible; recent recipients and first-year faculty are not eligible.
Description
The Faculty Summer Research and Creative Activities Grants Program at Western Washington University (WWU) provides summer salary funding for faculty to pursue projects that advance their professional development and contribute to their field of research, scholarship, or creative activity. The program is designed to support projects with the potential for significant impact, including publication, performance, or other dissemination. Proposals are evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee based on project need, potential impact, advancement of scholarship, and feasibility.
