Institute of East Asian Studies Ideas Grants 2026-27: Oceans
Internal — University of California Berkeley only
UC Berkeley's Institute of East Asian Studies Ideas Grants 2026-27: Oceans supports interdisciplinary research on ocean themes with a focus on East and Southeast Asia.
Funder: University of California Berkeley
Due Dates: Rolling (Pitch submissions)
Funding Amounts: Up to three grants of $5,000–$7,500 each; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary faculty projects at UC Berkeley focused on innovative, ocean-themed research and collaboration.
Key Information: Teams must include at least one core faculty with East or Southeast Asia research specialization.
Description
The Institute of East Asian Studies Ideas Grants 2026-27: Oceans program at UC Berkeley is designed to foster new research collaborations and conversations centered on the theme of Oceans. The grant specifically encourages interdisciplinary projects that bridge the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, aiming to create innovative outputs and connections across the university. The initiative values proposals that promote dialogue among diverse disciplines, perspectives, and career stages, with a particular emphasis on projects involving faculty specializing in East or Southeast Asia.
