King Center Global Development Conference and Event Support
Forecasted
Stanford University's King Center grant funds and supports events that advance research and collaboration on global development and poverty.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Autumn quarter) | January 2027 (Winter quarter) | April 2027 (Spring quarter) | July 2027 (Summer quarter)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per event; funding can cover conferences, workshops, lectures, and related logistical support.
Summary: Supports Stanford faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to organize events on global development and poverty, including funding and logistical assistance.
Key Information: Only a limited number of proposals are funded each cycle due to high demand.
Description
This opportunity provides funding and logistical support for Stanford-affiliated faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to organize conferences, workshops, lectures, and other events focused on global development and poverty-related themes. The initiative is designed to foster multidisciplinary collaboration among academics, practitioners, policymakers, and private sector leaders, with the goal of advancing research, informing policy, and developing future leaders in global development. The King Center offers both financial resources and, where appropriate, staff and venue support for selected events.
