Global Working Group Grants
Northwestern University's Global Working Group Grants fund interdisciplinary faculty teams to collaboratively research and address major global or international challenges.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per group over 2–5 years
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary groups of Northwestern faculty to collaboratively address major global or international challenges.
Key Information: Only Northwestern faculty may lead; groups must be co-led by tenured faculty from different disciplines.
Description
The Roberta Buffett Institute at Northwestern University offers Global Working Group Grants to foster ambitious, interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty. These grants are designed to support projects that leverage expertise from the social sciences, sciences, and humanities to address significant global or international issues. The program encourages innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary action, providing resources, networking opportunities, and institutional support as projects develop.
