Global Engineering Programs (GEP) Faculty Seed Grants
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
GEP Faculty Seed Grants are intended to support academic opportunities for School of Engineering undergraduates that provide an immersive experience outside of the U.S., particularly in developing countries. We especially welcome proposals from faculty from schools outside of SoE in an effort to provide interdisciplinary experience for Engineering students. This grant will provide support to faculty to use existing knowledge and international connections to:
This grant of up to $25,000 will be awarded for programs being conducted from summer 2020 through summer 2021. The grant is not expected to cover all expenses for the program and the lead faculty member(s) will be expected to fundraise any additional funds required for the operation of the program. Faculty may apply singularly, or in teams.
Travel to any countries with US State Department Warnings cannot be supported. The grant is intended for one year, but renewals may be considered in cases where the faculty member has a plan for external fundraising or other means to make the program sustainable after the second year.
Preference will be given to Academic Council faculty, although all faculty applications will be considered.
Funds are intended to support current Stanford students who are declared within the School of Engineering. Funds may not be spent on faculty or TA expenses or salaries.
Applications should be submitted by March 1, 2020 and include the following:
Successful proposals will:
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Hinds (phinds@stanford.edu) or Ming Luo (ming@stanford.edu).
Application link: https://seedfunding.stanford.edu/opportunities/2019-gep-faculty-seed-grant-application