2024 Spring Call for Research Proposals is Closed

Travel and Pilot application rolling cycle closes on July 1.

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UChicago to Administer $50 Million Grant for Weiss Fund Supporting Research in Development Economics

CRI Foundation, Inc. commitment to fund innovative projects in developing countries around the world.

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About the Program

The Weiss Fund supports research by students and ladder faculty working in development economics, broadly defined, funding projects that address a wide range of issues affecting less developed countries.

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The Weiss Fund aims to sponsor research that will positively affect the lives of people living in developing countries around the world. Learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.

Funded Projects

View the full list of projects that have received funding from the Weiss Fund in the past.

Kabir Banerjee Predoctoral Fellowship

Founded to honor the life of Kabir Banerjee, this predoctoral fellowship is an initiative by the Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics that seeks to expand the representation of researchers from low and lower-middle income countries in leading academic programs in development economics.

Contact

Please email the Weiss Fund at weissfund@uchicago.edu with any questions.