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Global Innovation Fund – Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!

Even though this is part of the same project, we will consider proposals that are trying to improve the project in a different way that was not possible with your original award funds.

No, support letters or signatures from international/non-UW partners are not required.

That will be considered. Please include a signature from the department chair verifying that they are okay with you using your research funds toward this project.

-For Tier 1 and Tier 2 Research Awards, we strongly encourage but don’t require that departments cost share at least 25% of the total project cost.
-Tier 3 Research Awards (collaboration with Tohoku University, cost share is not required)
-Study Abroad and Study Away 25% of cost share is strongly encouraged.
-Global Engagement Fellows – no cost share
-Teaching and Curriculum Awards – no cost share

If you are having trouble securing funds, we encourage you to work with your department to identify other ways to find funding. Keep in mind that contributions from collaborating units on your project can also count towards the cost share.

A funded project typically involves partners and/or programming that are outside of the US that enhances the UW’s global engagement and reach. Given that, the review committee would look closely at your project’s connection to larger global phenomena.