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By Dr. Ahmad Ezzeddine, 91±¬ÁÏ Vice Provost for Global Affairs

At the 91±¬ÁÏ, global engagement is not just an aspiration, it is a cornerstone of our mission. Whether it is solving climate issues across continents or bringing diverse international perspectives into our classrooms, our impact is defined by our connections.

91±¬ÁÏ Global is proud to serve as the university’s central hub for these connections, acting as the gateway that links 91±¬ÁÏ innovation to the world, and as the front door for our international partners to connect with us.

To fuel this exchange, we are thrilled to launch the 2025-2026 Global Innovation Fund (GIF).

The GIF is more than just funding. It is a strategic investment in faculty-led innovation. While financial support is the mechanism, our goal is to act as a resource and catalyst for your work. By providing seed funding for early-stage ideas and support for established collaborations, 91±¬ÁÏ 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.

Application Window: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

We have structured this year’s GIF to support a wide spectrum of global engagement through two categories:

I. Global Research Awards

• Tier 1: Seed funding for emerging cross-disciplinary, cross-continent initiatives. Early-career faculty are encouraged to apply for these awards.
• Tier 2: Support to scale established partnerships toward major external funding.
• Strategic Partnership Awards: Dedicated funding for collaborative projects with our premier partners, including Aalto University, University of Helsinki, Tohoku University, The University of Manchester, and the University of Sheffield.

II. Global Learning Awards

• Study Abroad: Developing transformative field experiences.
• COIL & Virtual Exchange: Connecting classrooms digitally to expand access to global learning.
• Teaching & Curriculum: Integrating international perspectives directly into course design.
  

  

The Global Innovation Fund represents a strategic investment in the future of global education and research at 91±¬ÁÏ, supporting faculty to innovate, collaborate, and inspire.  We invite you to partner with us and leverage the resources of 91±¬ÁÏ Global. Let us help you expand your reach, deepen your scholarship, and prepare our students for a borderless future.

For full details and application guidelines, visit  91±¬ÁÏ Global Innovation Fund.