Applications for the UW Global Innovation Fund (GIF) Now Open (01/31/26)

Posted: 12/18/2025 (Funding)

Applications for the UW Global Innovation Fund (GIF) are now open! The deadline for all submissions is Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm. This funding opportunity empowers UW faculty and researchers to drive interdisciplinary projects and innovative approaches to global learning. GIF supports initiatives that cross academic boundaries and foster meaningful global engagement. Funding is available in two key areas, Research and Global Learning:

Research Awards – up to $15,000
Global Learning – Study Abroad/Away – up to $5,000 per year
Global Learning – Teaching and Curriculum – up to $2,000
Global Learning – COIL – up to $2,000

We have scheduled four virtual office hours for questions. For additional information regarding the GIF, please visit our website or email uwgif@uw.edu.

GIF Office Hours 1– Tuesday, DEC 9 at 12:00 pm
GIF Office Hours 2 – Thursday, DEC 11 at 2:00 pm
GIF Office Hours 3 – Wednesday, JAN 14 at 5:00 pm
GIF Office Hours 4 – Friday, JAN 16 at 8:00 am

Deadline: 01/07/2025