Global Working Group Grants
Northwestern University's Global Working Group Grants fund interdisciplinary faculty teams to collaboratively research and address major global challenges through cross-disciplinary approaches.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project over 2–5 years
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary groups of Northwestern faculty to collaboratively address significant global challenges.
Key Information: Groups must be co-led by two tenured Northwestern faculty from different disciplines.
Description
The Global Working Group Grants, offered by the Roberta Buffett Institute at Northwestern University, are designed to empower faculty to develop ambitious, interdisciplinary projects that target major global or international issues. The program encourages collaborative research that bridges the social sciences, sciences, and humanities, fostering partnerships both within and beyond Northwestern. In addition to funding, the Institute provides workshops, networking, and ongoing project support to facilitate impactful, cross-disciplinary research.
