Faculty Summer Research Grant Program
Western Washington University's Faculty Summer Research Grant Program supports faculty research, scholarly, or creative projects that advance academic fields and professional growth.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates: October 7, 2026 (Full application submission; Dean must approve and submit by 5 PM PST)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 (summer salary support for faculty; one summer only per year)
Summary: Supports WWU faculty research, scholarly, or creative projects that advance professional development and contribute to their academic fields.
Key Information: Only full-time WWU faculty eligible; prior year recipients and first-year faculty are not eligible.
Description
The Faculty Summer Research Grant Program at Western Washington University (WWU) provides summer salary support to faculty members undertaking research, scholarly, or creative projects. The goal is to foster professional growth and generate scholarly products such as publications, exhibitions, performances, or other outputs that advance both the applicant’s career and their field. The program encourages interdisciplinary projects and seeks to benefit the university community and beyond.
