Global Grants Penn Global To Accept Rolling Applications for Convening Grants Starting April 1

As of April 1, Penn Global will be accepting proposals for Convening Grants of up to $10,000 on a rolling basis year-round. Penn Global Convening Grants support conferences, symposia, workshops or scholarly meetings that focus on topics related to areas outside of the United States which may be national, regional, transregional or global in nature. Convenings must also advance the University’s global engagement and align with our grant program priorities.

Grants are open to Penn faculty and senior administrators, as well as to Penn graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and other affiliates with a limited-duration appointment provided that they A) obtain letters of support from a sponsoring, standing Penn faculty member and a Penn-based business administrator affiliated with the applicant’s School or Center who would assist with project financial management, and B) that any funds awarded are spent no later than six months prior to the expiration of the affiliate’s appointment at Penn.

Grants will support convenings with clear end products and avenues for continued research, curricular or course development initiatives, and/or significant contributions to broader debates on global issues. Convenings should also provide enrichment opportunities to interested faculty, students, and staff and enhance existing research and scholarly programs, particularly in disciplines where external funding is difficult to obtain.

Convenings typically require matching funds to be contributed from an external or other Penn source. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an application at least six months in advance of the planned event. To learn more, visit Penn Global’s website  for details on minimum requirements, what we look for in applications, how to apply, allowable and unallowable costs, and more.

In addition, Penn Global anticipates a Call for Proposals in Fall 2022 for Research Grants to Penn faculty members and senior administrators. Research Grants support larger and longer-term global research and engagement activities for a Summer 2023 project launch. For more information, visit Penn Global’s website.

Convening and Research Grants are supported by the Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program, inclusive of the Global Engagement Fund; Penn China Research and Engagement Fund; Penn India Research and Engagement Fund; and Holman Africa Research and Engagement Fund.