Faculty Summer Research Grant Program
Western Washington University's Faculty Summer Research Grant Program funds faculty research and creative projects that advance knowledge and professional growth during the summer.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates: October 8, 2025 | October 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: $7,000 in summer salary per award; supports faculty research or creative projects conducted over the summer.
Summary: Supports full-time faculty at WWU in conducting research, scholarly, or creative projects that advance professional development and their disciplines.
Key Information: Only full-time faculty who did not receive the award last year are eligible; first-year faculty are ineligible.
Description
The Faculty Summer Research Grant Program at Western Washington University provides competitive summer funding to support faculty in pursuing research, scholarly, or creative projects. The program is designed to foster professional growth, encourage interdisciplinary scholarship, and promote projects with significant impact on the applicant’s field, students, or the broader community. Funding is awarded exclusively as summer salary, enabling recipients to focus on innovative work during the summer months. Proposals must clearly articulate the significance, goals, and anticipated outcomes of the project, as well as a feasible plan for dissemination of results.
