Global Working Group Grants
Northwestern University's Global Working Group Grants fund interdisciplinary faculty teams to collaboratively research and address significant global challenges.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project over 2–5 years
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary teams of Northwestern faculty to collaboratively address major global challenges.
Key Information: Only Northwestern faculty are eligible; teams must be interdisciplinary and co-led by tenured faculty from different disciplines.
Description
The Global Working Group Grants, administered by the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University, are designed to empower faculty to develop ambitious, interdisciplinary projects that tackle significant global or international problems. These grants encourage collaborative approaches that cross disciplinary boundaries, leveraging expertise from the social sciences, sciences, and humanities. The Institute offers support throughout the project lifecycle, including help with forming teams, facilitating connections, and hosting workshops, to foster innovative solutions that extend beyond a single field.
