Global Working Group Grants
Northwestern’s Roberta Buffett Institute funds interdisciplinary faculty teams to collaboratively tackle major global or international research challenges through innovative, cross-disciplinary projects.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application/submission deadline for Global Working Group Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per group; funds may be spent over 2–5 years.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, collaborative projects led by Northwestern faculty to address major global challenges.
Key Information: Only Northwestern faculty may apply; 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 support ambitious, interdisciplinary projects addressing significant global or international problems. These grants are designed to bring together faculty from different disciplines—including the social sciences, sciences, and humanities—to collaborate on complex challenges that transcend traditional academic boundaries. The program encourages innovative approaches and facilitates the formation of new research partnerships, with the Institute providing support through workshops, introductions, and ongoing project development.
