Global Working Group Grants
Northwestern'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 (Submission deadline for Global Working Group Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per group, distributed over 2–5 years.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary faculty teams at Northwestern University to tackle major global challenges through collaborative research across disciplines.
Key Information: Groups must be co-led by two tenured Northwestern faculty from different disciplines and include at least two additional Northwestern faculty.
Description
The Global Working Group Grants, offered by the Roberta Buffett Institute at Northwestern University, provide substantial funding to interdisciplinary groups of faculty aiming to address significant global or international challenges. The program is designed to foster collaboration across the social sciences, sciences, and humanities, encouraging innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches to complex problems. The Institute actively supports project development by facilitating research partnerships, organizing workshops, and providing ongoing guidance as projects evolve.
