The听鲍奥 Global Innovation Fund (GIF) initiative aims to support the university community in advancing interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to global learning.听Through GIF, faculty and staff听have the opportunity to听pursue funding for projects that cross academic boundaries and foster meaningful global engagement.听
The听鲍奥 Global Innovation Fund (GIF) application closed on January 31, 2026. Check back in Fall 2026 for the next award cycle!
Award Categories
Research Awards
The UW Global Innovation Fund provides seed funding to initiate innovative research collaborations that connect different disciplines and continents. These awards help teams launch new projects, build international networks, and lay the groundwork for future large-scale research initiatives.
- Tier 1 Research Award: Up to $5,000 for emerging cross-disciplinary, cross-continent research initiatives. Early-career faculty are encouraged to apply for these awards.
- Tier 2 Research Award: Up to $15,000 for established partnerships or projects with significant impact potential.
- Tier 3 Partnership Awards: Up to $20,000 through several partner institutions including:
- Aalto University
- University of Helsinki
- Tohoku University
- The University of Manchester
- The University of Sheffield
Global Learning
GIF supports global learning opportunities that expand perspectives and foster intercultural understanding. Funding is available for the development and improvement of study programs, curricular innovation, and collaborative online learning.
Study Abroad/Away Awards
Exploratory/Scoping Visits:听Support for prospective program directors to investigate locations for new study programs.
- Up to $3,000 for new 鈥渟tudy away鈥� programs within the United States
- Up to $5,000 for new 鈥渟tudy abroad鈥� international programs
Faculty Development:听Funding for an听additional听faculty member to听accompany听an existing program, strengthening program sustainability.
- Up to $3,000 for domestic programs
- Up to $5,000 for international programs
Note:听All awarded programs must be administered through UW Global Study Abroad.
Apply to Study Abroad/Away Awards
Teaching & Curriculum Awards
Seed funding of up to $2,000 for proposals that infuse courses with new global perspectives, projects, or instructional methods,听such as adding a global module or curricular innovation.听听
Apply to Teaching & Curriculum Awards
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Virtual Exchange/COIL elements to your curriculum, helping students collaborate听virtually with听peers worldwide.
For questions or guidance as you听prepare听your application, please contact the UW Global team at uwgif@uw.edu.听
2026 UW Global Innovation Fund Awardees
Project Descriptions
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