Global Gateway Grant

Eligibility

Permanent, full-time academic appointees at any IU campus.

Application deadline

Oct 1, Feb 1, Apr 1, & Jul 1. Please submit proposals at least twelve weeks in advance of the event date.

Funding

Up to $5,000. 

IU Global Gateway Grants may be used to support travel and accommodation for IU and non-IU individuals participating in the gateway activity, and other associated costs such as catering.

Location

Funding is for events taking place at a Gateway facility. Alternative venues within the Gateway city may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Selection criteria

All proposals for funding should address how the activity wil further international collaborative research, creative activity, or institutional development initiatives. Preference will be given to applications that involve collaborative activities likely to be sustained and enhanced in the future. We encourage proposals that build on existing IU institutional partnerships.

Application guidelines

Interested faculty are required to first consult with the appropriate Gateway Academic Director to discuss the proposed activity and determine feasibility.

Narrative statement

The narrative statement should be no more than two pages in length and should include the following:

  • A brief overview of your proposed activity, clearly stating your goals.
  • Details of participating individuals from IU and external institutions. Please include the roles each of these participants will play in the activity.
  • The benefits of hosting the activity at the Gateway
  • Anticipated outcomes (e.g., in terms of furthering collaborative research). 

Budget

Valid expenses may include (but are not limited to):

  • Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Catering and hospitality
  • Supplies and printing
  • Honoraria (excluding IU faculty and staff)
  • International wire transfer fees

The budget should include subtotals for each category of expenses, and details of matching funds (if any). 

Endorsement letter

A recommendation of the proposal should come from the head of the unit (e.g., your department chair, dean, etc.).

Ready to apply?

Before beginning the application, make sure you have the following documents available to upload in PDF format:

  • Budget
  • Narrative statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Endorsement letter from your unit head

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