Research Grants
Research Grants provide seed funding for rigorous research addressing key challenges city leaders face in tackling urban problems and driving performance in local government.
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The Bloomberg Center for Cities advances research and curriculum development to strengthen the study and practice of urban problem-solving. The Center funds proposals in three categories—research, convenings, and curriculum development—that demonstrate a clear connection to the Center’s mission and research agenda. Funding opportunities are offered twice each academic year, with proposal cycles in the fall and spring semesters.
Research Grants provide seed funding for rigorous research addressing key challenges city leaders face in tackling urban problems and driving performance in local government.
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Convening Grants support faculty in designing and hosting events, workshops, or conferences that advance the (multi-disciplinary) study and practice of urban problem-solving and city leadership.
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Curriculum Grants support faculty in creating or enhancing courses/modules and teaching materials that help learners develop the analytic and leadership skills for urban problem-solving and strengthening local government capacity.
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