Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics
Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics supports students and faculty conducting research on issues affecting developing countries, with the goal of improving the lives of people who live there.
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Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (November rolling cycle) | Rolling until search closes (2027 Junior Researcher Fellowship)
Summary: The Weiss Fund supports development economics research intended to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
Key Information: The fund supports students and faculty at participating institutions and welcomes self-nominations for eligibility to apply for grant funding.
Description
The Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics sponsors research intended to positively affect the lives of people living in developing countries around the world. It supports students and faculty working in development economics, broadly defined, and funds projects addressing a wide range of issues affecting less developed countries. Its scope is not limited to a single issue within development economics.
Harvard University lists the fund among its research funding resources and is one of eleven participating institutions. The Weiss Fund’s University of Chicago website provides funding application information, a self-nomination process for grant eligibility, and a separate Junior Researcher Fellowship opportunity.
