UW Global Innovation Fund
The UW Global Innovation Fund supports interdisciplinary research and global collaboration at UW through seed funding for projects that advance global learning, curricular innovation, and international partnerships.
Funder: University of Washington
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Seed funding: $2,000–$20,000 depending on category; typical award period is ~13 months.
Summary: Supports UW faculty and staff launching interdisciplinary research, global learning, and curricular innovation through seed funding for internationally collaborative projects.
Key Information: Graduate students and postdocs cannot apply as PIs; only UW faculty/staff eligible.
Description
The UW Global Innovation Fund (GIF) provides seed funding to support projects that advance interdisciplinary research, global learning, and curricular innovation at the University of Washington. The fund encourages proposals that cross academic boundaries, foster international collaboration, and build global engagement through a variety of award categories. These include research, global learning, study abroad/away, teaching and curriculum, and collaborative online international learning (COIL). The program aims to empower UW faculty and staff to develop new international partnerships, infuse global perspectives into courses, and lay the groundwork for future large-scale initiatives.
