The Drake Principal Center for Global Center for Global Engagement is pleased to announce a new round of grants are available for fiscal year 2024. Each year, Drake financially supports faculty and staff projects in all corners of the world, including collaborative research projects, the creation of new student travel seminars, joint curriculum development, and more.

Current funding opportunities include:

Global Engagement Grants: Partnering with students, faculty, and staff to advance global and cross-cultural initiatives that connect Drake University with the world, the Global Engagement Grants Review Committee invites applications for funding. Grants are available to assist academic programs, faculty, and staff members in efforts to enhance the global engagement of Drake faculty, staff, and students. Applications may be considered for awards from multiple sources and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until funds are expended.

Global Partnership Grants: Drake University has established formal partnerships with multiple institutions abroad. Joint faculty and staff projects with one of our global partner institutions may be eligible for financial support through the Global Partnership Grants.

Global Enhancement Grants: This NEW grant program has been developed to support Drake faculty and staff in bringing virtual global enhancement to their existing courses and programs. Examples include (but are not limited to: inviting a guest speaker or panel to present virtually on a specific topic; facilitating a virtual tour to complement coursework; or developing a module or project to connect virtually with students in another part of the world! Assistance is available through the Office of Global Engagement to connect Drake faculty and staff with provider organizations and global partner institutions that can serve as resources for potential projects.

Nelson Institute Pressing Issues Grant: This resource is for students and faculty to conduct research on topics of broad international importance, such as hunger, humanitarian crises, global warming, and forced migrations.

Global Scholar/Practitioner and Residence: This program brings recognized and experienced scholars and professionals in various international fields to campus to teach part-time and serve as mentors to students. Global Scholars/Practitioners also engage with campus and community through research, public lectures, and help with furthering Drake’s institutional partnerships!

In addition to these official programs, the Drake Principal Center for Global Citizenship has also developed a list of faculty resources, including external grants and other support for faculty interested in global activities.

For more information about these opportunities, eligibility information, and links to the grant applications, please visit the official grant webpage. For questions or further support with logistics, don’t hesitate to contact grant program overseer Hannah Sappenfield.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Engagement