Grants for Faculty-Led Seminars

Grants for Faculty-Led Seminars

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
Amount: Approximately US $3,500
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University offers grants for faculty-led seminars that foster collaborative research and curriculum development. These seminars can address global issues and may include support for logistics, meals, and visiting speakers. Funding typically ranges from $1,750 to $3,500 based on seminar frequency, with proposals linking courses to research being prioritized. Faculty Associates are eligible to apply, with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary engagement.

Overview

Note: Proposals for faculty seminars are accepted throughout the year. Generally, decisions for new seminars are made in May for the following academic year. Exceptions can be made if resources are available.Grants for Faculty-Led Seminars The Center provides funds for faculty-led seminars. The seminars may benefit the general Harvard community or small groups of scholars to discuss research relating to the core interests of the Center. This research focuses on international, transnational, global, and comparative national issues and may address contemporary or historical topics, including rigorous policy analysis, as well as the study of specific countries and regions outside the United States. The Center's intention in funding these faculty-led seminars is to stimulate collaborative, cross-disciplinary research or curriculum development. Center funding for such activities typically covers costs for the meetings such as publicity, meals, audiovisual support, and other logistics. Funding may also include limited support for the accommodations of visiting speakers or a graduate-student organizer or rapporteur. Direct support for course preparation cannot be funded, but proposals that link courses and research activities are considered. Seminars that also carry course numbers may be considered for funding provided that the seminar has a direct link to Weatherhead Center research priorities, seeks other sources of funding (e.g., from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences), and engages at least three faculty members and several graduate students as regular participants. Funding Available Funding varies and is based on the type, size, and frequency of seminar meetings. The standard grant for seminars that meet frequently (i.e., monthly or biweekly) is $3,500. For the ongoing seminar series, a faculty review committee may conduct periodic evaluations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only Faculty Associates of the Weatherhead Center may apply for this research support, but proposed activities may include other scholars and practitioners from inside and outside of Harvard.Proposals that link courses and research activities are consideredFunding may also include limited support for the accommodations of visiting speakers or a graduate-student organizer or rapporteur. Seminars that also carry course numbers may be considered for funding provided that the seminar has a direct link to Weatherhead Center research priorities, seeks other sources of funding (e.g., from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences), and engages at least three faculty members and several graduate students as regular participants.

Ineligibility

Direct support for course preparation cannot be funded