University of North Carolina Center for Global Initiatives

Purpose

As a catalyst for the innovative work of faculty and students at UNC, the Center for Global Initiatives welcomes proposals seeking support for globally-themed projects that deepen knowledge and understanding of our complex world.

Eligibility and Restrictions

In order to be eligible for funding, projects must:

• demonstrate a matching financial commitment from at least one other unit on campus;
• involve a project that is organized by a person or unit affiliated with UNC and
• involve a project that takes place on campus or in the surrounding community

Preference is given to proposals that involve more than one department or school in order to encourage interdisciplinary work and to proposals that engage faculty, students, and staff. 

PLEASE NOTE: Each faculty/staff member or student is limited to one award each academic year.

Available Funding: Awarded amount will rarely exceed $250. And no more than $100 of the awarded amount can be used for food or catering.

Notification of Award

Applicants will receive award or rejection notices via email 1-2 weeks after submitting an application. Please do not contact the Center for Global Initiatives to inquire about the status of your application during this time frame. However, if you have not received a notice 3 weeks after you submit your application, please let us know.

Reporting Requirements

If you receive this award, you will be required to submit a final report at the conclusion of the project using the Center for Global Initiatives' Online Reporting System. This system collects narratives and data about funded projects to enable the Center to determine whether its programmatic purposes are being met.

Contact Information

Niklaus Steiner
Director, Center for Global Initiatives