Penn Global invites applications for Penn Global Dissertation Grants, which support two types of PhD student research:

• Global Exploration: for candidates in the development stages of their dissertation to explore and engage global components for their dissertation research.
• Global Enhancement: for candidates who already include a core global focus to their dissertation to broaden and deepen their research, ideally leveraging their dissertation towards future career opportunities in global leadership.

The program is open to currently enrolled Penn PhD students in any school or discipline. Funded applicants will receive dissertation research funding of up to $8,000, which can be used for such expenses of global research as travel, living support, data collection, site visits, archival work, scholarly exchange in a lab or clinical setting, and language or other coursework. Penn Global will also partner with funded applicants on ways to amplify and publicize their work, such as by mentoring undergraduate students and participating in conferences, workshops, podcasts, and media engagements. 

Applications are due by December 1, 2025. Interested applicants can learn more at: https://apply.interfolio.com/130633 or contact Penn Global at global@upenn.edu with any questions.