
Penn Global Research Grants support the following types of activities, among others, and Penn Global welcomes creative and innovative proposals beyond those listed below: Activities directly engaging the University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India are subject to 10% overhead. Projects supported by the India Research and Engagement Fund (IREF) are encouraged to engage the University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India in New Delhi. Projects, or the subset of activities, supported by CREF will be subject to a 20% facilitation fee that includes many services associated with the Penn Wharton China Center. Substantial use may include holding events or working with the PWCC to identify and explore potential partnerships and collaborations with host country institutions. Projects supported by the China Research and Engagement Fund (CREF) must also make substantial use of the Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing. Note for Applicants Engaging China & India: In general, Penn Global expects matching funds to be equal or greater to those requested from its research and engagement funds, though in rare cases exceptions may be made. Some form of matching funding or support must be provided from another Penn or external source. The Penn Global Research & Engagement Grant Program cannot support projects that primarily take place within or are focused on the United States. Projects or activities must advance the study, teaching, and/or engagement of one or more countries outside the United States or issues, trends, topics, or challenges that are of global importance. In general, we expect that the awardee will be responsible for at least 50% of the total work and responsibilities involved in the project. In addition, Penn Global welcomes proposals for projects that engage all members of the Penn community, including academic support staff, undergraduate students, visiting scholars, and alumni as well as external partners.

Projects or activities supported by a Penn Global Research Grant must be led by a Penn affiliate with a long-term position at the University, normally a Penn faculty member or senior administrator. We welcome all proposals seeking a Penn Global Research Grant that meet a few minimum requirements:
