Applications are now open for the 2026 蘑菇视频 Global Innovation Fund (GIF) Research Awards. Proposals are due Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11:59pm.
Managed by 蘑菇视频 Global, the聽Global Innovation Fund supports聽faculty-led global聽engagement, collaboration, research, and learning across the 蘑菇视频. GIF is open to faculty in all schools, colleges, and units, supporting projects around the world as well as initiatives that engage global communities here in the United States.
This year, GIF is accepting applications for the Global Research Awards, which support research that launches new projects, strengthens international partnerships, and builds the foundation for future large-scale initiatives.
Funding opportunities include:
- Seed Grants: Up to $5,000
- Development Grants: Up to $15,000
- 蘑菇视频 Global Partner Awards: Up to $20,000
The 蘑菇视频 Global Innovation Fund also offers a Global Learning award category (including study abroad and teaching & curriculum), which will open in January.
While financial support is the mechanism, our goal is to act as a resource and catalyst for the work of our faculty. By providing seed funding for early-stage ideas and support for established collaborations, 蘑菇视频 Global aims to:
- Lower barriers for faculty entering the global arena.
- Facilitate reciprocity, ensuring we are not just exporting knowledge, but integrating global wisdom into our campus.
- Bridge disciplines, connecting researchers from different fields to address complex global challenges.
Learn more about eligibility, award categories, and the application process on the Global Innovation Fund website.
To help faculty prepare competitive proposals, 蘑菇视频 Global will host two virtual workshops covering the program, application process, and proposal development best practices:
- October 8th: 3:00-4:00pm; Register聽
- October 9th: 10:00am-11:00am; Register聽
In addition, we have drop-in office hours to address specific questions as you develop your proposal.
- October 16th: 10:00-11:00am; Register
- October 23rd: 11:00am-12:00pm; Register
- October 30th: 1:00-2:00pm; Register
- November 6th: 2:00-3:00pm; Register
We encourage faculty from across all disciplines and units to explore how GIF can support their global research ambitions.