Research Opportunities
Brown University's Research Opportunities grant supports innovative, interdisciplinary research collaborations and faculty-student partnerships across a range of academic disciplines.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (Faculty application deadline for Watson-funded UTRA funding)
Funding Amounts: Most programs: Not specified; Simmons Visiting Fellow Program: up to $40,000; UTRA supports 2–3 faculty research projects with student research assistant funding.
Summary: Brown University offers diverse research funding for faculty and students, including support for interdisciplinary workshops, faculty-student collaborations, institutional partnerships, and immersive internship programs.
Description
Brown University provides a suite of internal research opportunities designed to foster academic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international engagement among its faculty and students. Programs range from grants for building institutional partnerships in international economics and finance, to funding for faculty-student research collaborations (UTRA), support for interdisciplinary research workshops, and immersive semester internship experiences. These initiatives are primarily administered through the Watson Institute and the Rhodes Center, targeting a broad spectrum of disciplines and research interests.
