This funding supports new research projects on critical global development and poverty topics by Stanford faculty and postdoctoral scholars. It encourages interdisciplinary proposals across fields such as earth sciences, economics, engineering, medicine, political science, and policy. Projects may be small or seed funding aimed at enabling competitive future proposals. Funding covers research-related expenses excluding PI salary and conference travel, with projects lasting up to two years plus a possible one-year no-cost extension.
Eligible applicants are Stanford faculty members who are academic council or University Medical Line faculty, excluding certain clinical roles unless transitioning. Stanford postdoctoral scholars with faculty mentor support are also eligible. Consulting faculty and academic staff are not eligible.
