For Faculty
The King Center stimulates and supports research tackling pressing challenges in low- and middle-income countries. We support research on a multiplicity of themes and cover the diverse disciplinary perspectives on the Stanford campus.
Initiatives
The King Center invites proposals from Stanford faculty for ambitious, new initiatives harnessing and developing the university’s distinctive strengths in research on global development and poverty. Letters of intent are accepted in autumn quarter.
Read about our current initiatives and learn how to apply
Global Development Research Funding
The King Center invites proposals from Stanford faculty for research on topics critical for addressing global development and poverty. Proposals are considered twice yearly, in November and March.
Learn more about our support for faculty
Capacity Building and Policy Engagement Grants
The King Center invites proposals from Stanford faculty for capacity building and policy engagement activities that support academics, government officials, or other policymakers in low- and middle-income countries. Proposals are considered three times per year.
Learn more about our support for capacity building and policy engagement
Research Fellow Programs for Faculty
The King Center offers affiliated faculty and researchers the opportunity to request support for Stanford students as part-time research fellows (RFs) during the academic year and full-time RFs in the summer to work on projects critical for global development.
Submit an application to hire a research fellow
Conference and Event Support
The King Center invites proposals for conferences, lectures, and workshops on topics central to global development and poverty alleviation. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and King Center staff may be available to assist with event planning and logistics.
Learn more about how the King Center can support your event
Emergency Research Funding Grants for Faculty
The King Center recognizes that conducting research in low- and middle-income countries can be challenging and that in extraordinary cases, faculty may need emergency funding for ongoing projects. The center has made limited funds available on a rolling basis.
Learn more about emergency research support
Journeys of Inquiry
The King Center invites proposals from Stanford faculty interested in developing and leading summer undergraduate trips to low- and middle-income countries on topics important for global development and poverty alleviation.
Submit a proposal to lead a Journeys of Inquiry trip