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Request for Proposals for 2027-2028 Bass Connections Project Teams [Duke Internal Funding]

Duke University

Bass Connections is now accepting proposals for 2027-2028 projects that engage faculty, undergraduates and graduate/professional students in the interdisciplinary exploration of complex societal challenges. Please see the project proposal guidelines . Funding typically ranges from $10,000 to $30,000. Maximum funding is $40,000, but budget requests above $30,000 must include additional justification.

Graduate/professional students, postdocs and trainees/fellows may also propose projects, but all projects must have at least one faculty leader. Teams may also apply to link a Data+ project for summer 2027 with a Bass Connections project through the same submission process.

For questions, or to discuss project ideas, please contact Meghan O’Neil (Director, Bass Connections), a theme leader , or drop into one of the Bass Connections RFP office hours ( https://duke.zoom.us/my/bassconnections ):

Wednesday, September 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 9-10 a.m.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.

Specialties

Arts & Humanities

Environmental & Life Sciences

Medical

Social Sciences

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Interdisciplinary

Medical - Clinical Science

Eligibility Requirements

Proposals may be submitted by faculty, staff, graduate/professional students, postdocs and trainees/fellows, but all projects must have at least one faculty team leader.
Individuals may propose more than one project but should not serve as a team leader on more than one project per year unless those projects each have another committed faculty co-leader. Individuals may serve as a team contributor on more than one project.
Team leaders are expected to be regularly available (i.e., not on sabbatical away from Durham or extended leave) during the academic year in which the project would take place (2027-2028), and at least one team leader is expected to attend each team meeting. We recommend that faculty notify their department chairs of their intent to apply to support departmental planning.
Teams must provide opportunities for at least five students (including both graduate/professional and undergraduate students) to participate. All teams must include undergraduate students.
Bass Connections teams are expected to meet at least weekly with the majority of meetings held in person. During the academic year, students typically receive academic credit. Student compensation during the academic year is generally reserved for students in leadership roles who are not also enrolled for academic credit or for students with work-study.
Projects typically run for either 9 or 12 months. Projects may start in Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Duke University

Sponsor Type:

Address: 103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

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