Worldwide Universities Network - University of Rochester

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Since 2012, the University of Rochester has been a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). As a member, the University contributes to the WUN Research Development Fund, promoting research mobility and global collaboration.

About the WUN

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) has a mission to be one of the leading international higher education networks, collaborating to accelerate the dispersal of knowledge, and developing leaders prepared to address the significant challenges and opportunities in our rapidly changing world.

The network combines the resources and intellectual power of its members through initiatives like:

Research including the Research Development Fund (RDF) and interdisciplinary research groups
Events such as conferences and workshops

Visit the WUN website to learn more

WUN Research Development Fund

The Research Development Fund (RDF) is an annual competitive fund aimed at bringing researchers together to undertake innovative, high-quality, sustainable research that addresses the four WUN global challenges.

The RDF provides grants of up to £10,000 for one year to foster research collaborations among academic staff members at WUN partner universities. A successful RDF project can help establish productive partnerships and networks that could form the basis of a proposal for a larger funding opportunity.

The application window for 2024 has closed. Stay tuned for updates from us about future award opportunities!

Learn more about the Research Development Fund