John Stott Faculty Grant in HNGR

Purpose

The John Stott Faculty Grant in Human Needs and Global Resources exists to support faculty research and creative projects on core themes of poverty/wealth, injustice, violence/peace, human dignity, environmental impacts of human activities, and flourishing of the earth and its inhabitants.  This program prioritizes projects conducted on these themes in Asia, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, and the Middle East; however, compelling proposals that address the core themes in other regions, or about circumstances in the focus regions that do not involve travel, are also permitted.  It is funded by the John Stott Endowment in Human Needs and Global Resources. 

Awards may serve either as grants to fund a project in its entirety or as seed grants that may lead to more extensive work or to an application for additional resources from outside the College.  Proposals for collaborative projects with colleagues or partners in international or cross-cultural contexts will receive prioritization for funding.  Inclusion of students in the work of the project is encouraged but not required.  The research grant is not to be used to fund a supervisory role in student or other third-party research—the grant funds are for research or creative projects led or conducted by faculty.  Individuals at all levels of international or cross-cultural experience may apply. The Director of the Program in Human Needs and Global Resources is available as a resource to assist grantees with questions about the scope of this grant or with preparation for working in international contexts.  Awardees must submit a report of their work to the Director of the Program in Human Needs and Global Resources upon completion of the project.

Availability

The awards are competitive and available up to a maximum of $5,000.  A larger amount will be considered if monies remain after all selected proposals have been funded. The grants may be used to fund expenses related to the project including travel, food and lodging, equipment, materials, or other items and services necessary for its completion. These funds may be combined with other grants from the College or other resources. Grant monies may not be used for load reduction or a stipend.

Eligibility

All full-time teaching and library undergraduate and graduate faculty who will be returning for the academic year subsequent to the one in which the award is granted are eligible to apply.  Recipients of the John Stott Study/Research Leave in Human Needs and Global Resources are eligible to apply, and awardees of that program will receive funding priority.  Faculty may apply for this grant as well as the Faculty Global Research Grant if funds required exceed $5,000.

Application

Please use this link to access the application. Contact hngr@wheaton.edu or call 630-752-5199 with questions. 

Applications are due by October 3, 2024. Proposals will be reviewed by two sub-committees (of the Human Needs and Global Resources faculty Advisory Committee, and of the Global Programs and Studies Advisory Council).  Applicants will be informed of funding decisions by December 15. Faculty applicants should include their plans to share their activities and learning with the campus community in their application; creativity in reaching multiple campus sectors is encouraged.  

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2022-23

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2021-22

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2020-21

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2019-20

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2018-19

John Stott Faculty Grants Awarded 2017-18