Research Opportunities
Brown University funds faculty research in international economics, finance, and interdisciplinary fields, supporting projects through student assistants, collaboration grants, and research workshops.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (UTRA faculty application deadline) | October 3, 2025 (previous)
Funding Amounts: Funding supports 2–3 additional faculty research projects per cycle via student research assistantships; specific award amounts not published.
Summary: Supports Brown faculty research in international economics, finance, and interdisciplinary fields through student research assistants and collaboration programs.
Description
Brown University, through the Watson Institute and the William R. Rhodes Center, offers research funding and collaboration opportunities for faculty and students. These initiatives support projects in international economics, finance, and related interdisciplinary areas. Notably, the Watson-funded UTRA (Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards) program funds faculty research projects by providing student research assistants, aiming to foster research capacity and inclusive hiring. Additional programs include institutional collaboration grants for building research partnerships with external institutions, as well as research workshop grants for interdisciplinary workshops.
