King Center Global Development Conference and Event Support
Forecasted
Stanford University's King Center supports conferences and events that advance research and collaboration in 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 may cover direct costs, logistics, and event space.
Summary: Supports Stanford faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to organize conferences, workshops, and events advancing global development and poverty research.
Key Information: Only a few proposals funded per cycle; no honoraria allowed; faculty PI required for postdoc/PhD organizers.
Description
Stanford University's King Center on Global Development offers quarterly support for conferences, workshops, lectures, and other academic events that address global development and poverty-related topics. The program aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration among academics, practitioners, policymakers, and private sector leaders. Funding and logistical support are available for events that align with the King Center’s mission to empower research, shape policy and practice, and inspire future leaders in global development. Supported events may range from small workshops to large multi-day conferences and may include co-funding for departmental seminar series.
