Office of Global Affairs Funding Opportunities
The University of Connecticut Office of Global Affairs makes available certain funding opportunities to faculty and staff through its special initiatives. Click the below buttons to expand the sections to find out more information.
Global Distinguished Humanities Fellowship
In an effort to foster international collaboration and highlight the importance of the humanities in creating a future that speaks globally to social justice, equity, and the environment, Global Affairs and the Humanities Institute (UCHI) have joined forces to create a new opportunity for a Global Distinguished Humanities Fellowship (GDHF) at the University of Connecticut (UConn).This initiative is designed to strengthen ties with UConn’s international partners by inviting faculty scholars from universities that have ongoing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with UConn. (See the Global Affairs’ interactive map for a detailed list of countries and institutes.)
Funding for the fellowship totals $10,000 and is expected to include scholar honoraria, travel, and housing during their visit. Priority will be given to projects that include detailed outreach within the UConn community and potential for future scholarly exchange and/or collaboration.
The 2020 recipient of the GDHF is Professor Maoz Azaryahu. Due to COVID-19, Professor Azaryahu will be visiting in Fall 2022.
Interested in Hosting an International Fellow at UConn?
UConn faculty, with the endorsement of their respective department heads, will nominate an international scholar to visit the UConn Storrs campus for no less than one (1) week and no more than one (1) month. The scholar will engage with the University community, have an office space at UCHI, and may provide public lectures, meet with classes, talk with graduate students, and provide time and support to work with faculty at UConn on future projects. Nominating academic departments will be responsible for hosting and scheduling the visiting fellow’s time. Schedules should be developed in collaboration with Global Affairs and UCHI. The University will sponsor a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for selected fellows. The hosting academic department will be responsible for submitting a timely application to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for a J-1 visa sponsorship. To learn more about the visa sponsorship request process and responsibilities of the hosting academic department, please visit UConn ISSS – Host a Visiting Scholar.
Learn more about nominating a Fellow and download the nomination form at https://humanities.uconn.edu/fellowships/global-distinguished-fellow/
Deadline for Application: Competition has been delayed due to COVID-19, but will reopen in Spring 2022.
Notification of Award: Competition has been delayed due to COVID-19, but will reopen in Spring 2022.
Baden-Württemberg & Connecticut Faculty Mobility Program
UConn faculty interested in visiting colleagues at one or several Baden-Württemberg Universities is invited to apply for short-term travel grants. The objective of this program is to help initiate new cooperation activities and to strengthen existing cooperation between Connecticut and Baden-Württemberg.
Amount of Awards and Funding Period:
Grants including travel allowance and funding per diem are offered for short-term (3-10 days) visits to BW, to assist with travel and living costs. The grant will be disbursed towards the hosting institution by the Ministry and subsequently to the individual.
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold an appropriate appointment at their home institution, which officially participates in the BW-CT Exchange. Participation in the mobility program implies a deliberate and active commitment to the project of building durable bridges, at the departmental level, between the partner institutions in BW and CT.
Application Information:
The application consists of:
- Application form (including CV and list of publications)
- Description of purpose of visit, including reason for choice of host researcher/host institution and potential for developing additional contact and cooperation between the units represented by the applicant and the proposed host.
NOTE: The program is not currently accepting applications. Please check back periodically for future updates. Für Wissenschaftler an Programmpartner-Hochschulen in BW nach CT, Klick hier.
Contact:
Yuhang Rong, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Global Affairs
(860) 486-3152
yuhang.rong@uconn.edu
Learn more about the Baden-Württemberg and Connecticut partnership here.
Norian Armenian Programs
The University of Connecticut Norian Armenian Programs fund various research travel, publications and academic projects that further the dissemination of information about Armenian culture, history, and society to the UConn Community and the broader public. Applications for funding will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow for a minimum of 2 months for application review and decision notification.
All funded projects must acknowledge the University of Connecticut Norian Armenian Programs for their contribution.
Norian Armenian Programs - Funding Application
Any project that is funded by UConn's Norian Armenian Programs, must acknowledge support in any resulting publications or media.
IIE Centennial Fellowship Application
The 2021-2022 application is now closed.
IIE is now accepting applications for the third cohort of IIE Centennial Fellows! The IIE Centennial Fellowship is an annual fellowship program that honors IIE’s Centennial and our association with the Fulbright Program. The IIE Centennial Fellowship seeks to help enhance Fulbright as a life-long experience and recognize Fulbright alumni whose work embodies the underlining Fulbright values of mutual understanding, leadership, global problem solving, and global impact.
For the 2021-2022 call for proposals, four Fulbright alumni will be selected to receive fellowship awards of up to $25,000 to help fund ongoing or planned projects that focus on increasing access, equity, and empowerment for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and other marginalized communities at the local, national or global level. Projects that promote continued collaboration and institutional linkages established during applicants’ Fulbright grant periods are always encouraged.
In this cycle, IIE has an additional award opportunity available - the New Leaders Award. The eligibilty criteria and theme for this award and project are the same as the IIE Centennial Fellowships, however the applicant must have completed their Fulbright program within the last five years and the award amount is $15,000. Applicants can apply for either award or both (if they meet eligibility criteria) within this single application.
Universitas21 Funding & Engagement Opportunities
In April 2010, UConn became the second U.S. University invited to join the Universitas 21 network, which comprises some of the world's major institutions of higher education. Access to this network allows UConn faculty and students to access a number of international collaboration projects and funding opportunities. To learn more about UConn's involvement in U21, follow this link, or click the tab in the top navigation menu.
U21 Graduate Collaborative Research Awards
Learn more about this U21 funding opportunity and the application process at: https://universitas21.com/get-involved/researcher-opportunities/funding-awards
The 2021 call has now closed.
Note: Please copy global@uconn.edu on correspondence regarding application.
University of Birmingham-Fulbright Award
The University of Birmingham is very pleased to announce that the University of Birmingham-Fulbright awards are now open for the 2023-24 academic year.
Whilst we continue to live in a period of uncertainty, the importance of international collaboration has never been more evident, and we are excited to let you know about the opportunities to undertake a Fulbright award with us at the University of Birmingham.
Make important things happen with a University of Birmingham-Fulbright award
As one of the top 100 institutions of the world, the University of Birmingham has a long tradition of forging purposeful, innovative and collaborative research connections across the world but particularly with the United States. Our participation in the US-UK Fulbright Commission provides valuable opportunities for US researchers to work at Birmingham and enjoy meaningful international experience, enhancing their career and networks.
Why choose the University of Birmingham?
- Experience a leading research intensive university, ranked within the top 100 ranked universities in the world
- Build long-term collaboration and networking opportunities
- Access our rich cultural assets and research collections, including the world-renowned Shakespeare Institute
- Explore the city of Birmingham - 7 minutes from campus by train
- Place yourself in the heart of the UK with easy access to Europe
University of Birmingham-Fulbright Awards
The University of Birmingham offers a range of Fulbright Award opportunities for US faculty and students to come to the University of Birmingham and gain a deeply rewarding experience that will enrich learning, research and career prospects.
It is one of a handful of UK universities to host a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, the most prestigious Fulbright award. The University of Birmingham-Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award is a generous six-month secondment that enables a prominent US professor to be based at the University of Birmingham, with access to all the University’s research collections, and provides an opportunity to undertake research and build links in the UK. Further information on this award can be found at: https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/senior-scholar-awards/awards-available/university-of-birmingham-distinguished-chair
The University also offers a Fulbright-University of Birmingham Scholar award annually, enabling a researcher based at a US institution to visit the University of Birmingham for a period of 3-9 months to conduct research in any subject. Further information on this award can be found at: https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/scholar-awards/awards-available/university-of-birmingham
All awards are made by the Fulbright Commission, and full details of how to apply may be found at the Fulbright Commission website. The closing date for applications is 15th September 2022.
Further information
As a research-intensive university, Birmingham is committed to research that is pioneering in terms of its originality and distinctiveness, significance and rigour. Further information about the research being undertaken currently at the University can be found at: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/index.aspx
Further information regarding the University of Birmingham-Fulbright opportunities can be found at: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/campaigns/ir/Make-important-things-happen-with-a-Fulbright-Award.aspx You can also contact Catherine Lemon, International Development Manager for more information, by email at c.lemon@bham.ac.uk
Note: Please copy global@uconn.edu on correspondence regarding application.
U21 Health Sciences Group Funding Opportunities
U21 Health Sciences Group (HSG) offers faculty and research students a range of funding options for collaborative projects. We strongly encourage our members to take an interdisciplinary approach involving multiple health themes, working in partnership with at least three member universities.
Please find all details below providing an overview of U21 HSG funding schemes and links to application forms. Please notify global@uconn.edu if you submit an application or abstract, and copy global@uconn.edu on any related correspondence with U21 HSG.
2021 U21 Health Sciences Group Annual Meeting
The 2022 U21 Health Sciences Group Annual Meeting will be hosted by University of Auckland on the 5-9th September 2022. Learn more.
International Projects Fund
The U21 HSG International Projects Fund is aimed at supporting academic and non-academic represented teams develop a collaborative project with at least three U21 HSG member institutions, across at least two countries. This is designed to be a more flexible fund to enable members to think innovatively with the aim of helping us achieve the network’s overarching goals. These may include for example: enhancing global education, information exchange and sharing of resources.
Up to £10,000 will be awarded annually with the expectation that, over a 12 month period, the project group will deliver specific project outputs and report on these at the Annual Meeting. Apply here.
The deadline for proposals for the International Projects Fund is Monday July 4, 2022.
Research Development Fund
The U21 HSG Research Development Fund is aimed at supporting interdisciplinary research projects across at least three U21 HSG member universities, across at least two countries.
Up to £10,000 will be awarded annually for a 12-month period with the expectation that this will lead to high-impact publications and applications for further substantial funding. Apply here.
The deadline for proposals for the Research Development Fund is Monday July 4, 2022.
Student Research Fund
The U21 HSG Student Research Fund is designed to support Masters (Research) and Doctoral Students across the network to develop a research project with at least three U21 HSG member institutions across two countries.
Up to £5,000 will be awarded annually with the expectation that, over a 12-month period, the project group will submit at least one high-impact paper for publication and report on project outputs at the Annual Meeting. This award includes a contribution to fund travel for a representative to attend the Annual Meeting. Apply here.
The deadline for proposals for the Student Research Fund is Monday July 4, 2022.
Teaching Excellence Award
The Teaching Excellence Award is a way to celebrate and reward exceptional educational scholarship, particularly amongst research intensive universities, across the U21 HSG network. The award is also our way to recognize leaders in this area and share their areas of good practice across the network.
The award also helps us to nurture international cooperation, one of U21’s key objectives, by offering faculty from different universities, and regions, to work together on exciting, interdisciplinary projects.
What does the Award offer?
As well as the prestige of winning the award, the award offers two nominees from different universities, and ideally, from different disciplines, funding to attend the U21 HSG Annual Meeting 2022.
The two winners will be required to work together to facilitate an educational workshop that will be delivered at the U21 HSG Annual Meeting.
Who is it aimed at?
The award is principally aimed at early to mid-career academics across the U21 HSG. It offers applicants a fantastic opportunity to develop new collaborations, to work internationally and to share their joint expertise with others.
Nominees must be faculty or instructors in one of the U21 HSG member universities and hold a position with a significant component of teaching. They are expected to have had 5-10 years of teaching experience.
How do I apply?
To apply you will need to contact your University Teaching Excellence Award representative. They will explain their internal nomination process, deadlines and share the full application pack with you if you are selected internally.
Nomination process
Each university will have their own internal nomination, review process and timeline which you will be advised of through your representative.
One nomination per university should be submitted by Zahra Ali (global@uconn.edu) to the selection committee via the U21 Health Sciences Operations Manager. Nominations for the 2021 award are closed, 2022 nominations will open shortly.
Early Career Researcher Fund
The U21 HSG Early Career Researcher Fund is being offered this year to support academic staff from U21 HSG member institutions at a relatively early stage of their careers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. This fund is being offered to aid the recovery of early career researcher's development and to help re-establish their career following this challenging period. It is designed to be a more flexible fund to enable applicants to move forwards with their chosen career path.
Ideas for submissions include: collaborative research projects, publication support, connecting with other network members and online CPD/training opportunities.
Up to £5,000 will be awarded this year to each successful applicant.
Applications are now closed.
2021 Virtual Doctoral Student Forum
The U21 Health Sciences Doctoral Student Forum is an annual event open to Health Sciences Doctoral Students to provide international networking opportunities and a chance to share their research across a network of research intensive universities.
Call for Abstracts are now closed for this year. Further details will be added here for the 2022 Doctoral Student Forum that will be hosted by the University of Auckland.
Council for European Studies Funding Opportunities
The the Council for European Studies (CES) is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research on Europe and European affairs, and offers a variety of fellowships, grants, and awards. Please find all details below providing an overview of CES funding schemes and links to application forms. Please notify global@uconn.edu if you submit an application, and copy global@uconn.edu on any related correspondence with CES.
Fellowships
Mellon-CES Dissertation Completion Fellowship
The Mellon-CES Dissertation Completion Fellowship provides a $27,500 stipend paid in six (6) bi-monthly installments over the course of the fellowship year to scholars on the brink of completing their dissertation, as well as assistance in securing reimbursements or waivers in eligible health insurance and candidacy fees. The application is currently closed.
SAE-CES Pre-Dissertation Research Fellowship
The Society for the Anthropology of Europe (SAE) and the Council for European Studies (CES) invite eligible graduate students with a focus on European Anthropology to apply for the Anthropology of Europe Pre-Dissertation Fellowship for a $5000 stipend to fund two months’ study in Europe. The annual application period opens October 15. Applications are due (along with all supporting materials) on or before March 15, 2022. Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision by the beginning of May. Learn more…
Awards & Prizes
Carolina de Miguel Moyer Young Scholar Award
In memory of Carolina de Miguel Moyer, this award was established in 2021 to recognize emerging scholars in European Studies under age forty, or within ten years of defending their dissertation. The Carolina de Miguel Moyer Young Scholar Award is presented annually to a scholar who is judged to have made (through a body of publications) the most significant contribution to the interdisciplinary study of Europe. Nominations should be submitted electronically to each of the award committee members by May 15, 2022. Learn more…
European Studies Book Award
The European Studies Book Award is awarded every two years and honors the best first book on any subject in European Studies published within a two-year period. The winning author receives $1,000 and travel assistance to attend the conference and award ceremony. Applications are now closed. Learn more…
European Studies First Article Prize
The European Studies First Article Prize honors the writers of the best first articles on European Studies published within a two-year period. Each prize winner received $500 and public recognition on the Council’s website and publications. Application are now closed. Learn more…
Grants
CES Conference Travel Grants
CES Conference Travel Grants support trans-continental travel for junior faculty and graduate students already scheduled to present at the Council’s International Conference of Europeanists. Those who are awarded a CES Conference Travel Grant will receive a cash grant of $500 and a waiver of their registration fee. The annual application period opens March 1, 2022. Applications are due (along with all supporting materials) on or before March 15, 2022. The grant winner will be notified by February. Learn more…
CES Small Event Grants
CES Small Event Grants support workshops, lectures, symposia and other small events that share research on Europe with a wider community. Individuals affiliated with CES member institutions are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $300 to $1500. Applications will be processed biannually. The deadline for events taking place in the Spring semester is December 1. The deadline for Fall events is July 25. The winners will be announced in January and August, respectively. Learn more…
United Nations Engagement Opportunities
As a United Nations Academic Impact member, UConn faculty and students are given access to a range of programs and opportunities hosted by the UN. A list of previous opportunities can be found following this link.
Young Leaders for the SDGs
The Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth is looking for the next generation of Young Leaders for the SDGs. These 17 Young Leaders will engage young people for the 2030 Agenda, not only through their existing initiatives, platforms and networks but through advocacy opportunities with the UN and its partners.
Applications deadline is March 31, 2022.
About the ‘Young Leaders for the SDGs’ Flagship Initiative:
On a biennial basis, 17 outstanding young leaders from across various sectors are recognized for their agency, courage and ingenuity in finding lasting solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Throughout the two-year term, these 17 Young Leaders will engage young people for the 2030 Agenda, not only through their existing initiatives, platforms and networks but through advocacy opportunities with the United Nations and its partners.
Becoming a Young Leader is a title of recognition from the United Nations for young people who are excelling in their contributions to helping deliver on the SDGs in their communities.
Learn more about our former classes of Young Leaders for the SDGs: 2016 Class, 2018 Class, 2020 Class.
Applications for the 2022 Class are now open and will close on 31 March 2022! Young people from all over the world between the ages of 15 and 29 years are encouraged to apply.
Fulbright Program Funding Opportunities
Operating in over 160 countries worldwide, the Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments, host institutions, corporations, and foundations in foreign countries and in the United States also provide direct and indirect support. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields.
Read more about UConn’s recent Fulbrighters: 2022-23 recipients; 2021-22 recipients; 2020-21 recipients; 2019-20 recipients; 2018-19 recipients; 2017-18recipients; 2016-17 recipients and 2015-16 recipients.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, the individual will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.
To learn more information, visit the UConn Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 130 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. In addition to several new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright is offering more opportunities for flexible, multi-country grants. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections and greater mutual understanding.
While not technically part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, these awards are open to American scholars who have recently completed their doctoral degree – typically within the five previous years. To learn more, visit https://cies.org/us-scholar-awards. Nomination is not required for these award opportunities.
Applications for the 2023-24 are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 15, 2022, 11:59 pm PST.
Opportunities to conduct research and/or teach are available through a variety of programs and provide options for flexible schedules and multi-country visits. Webinars are offered which introduce scholars to the types of grants on offer and year to year changes in country preferences and awards.
Visiting Fulbright Scholars
Welcome to the University of Connecticut!
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides local programs and support to international visiting scholars at UConn, including Fulbright scholars. ISSS is located at the Center for International Students and Scholars. UConn hosting departments can visit Fulbright Visiting Scholars and Research Students for more details about preparing to host a visiting scholar. Incoming visiting scholars can visit ISSS for information about local services, housing, transportation, and more. New visiting scholars can refer to the ISSS arrival steps for sponsored visiting scholars.
Contact international@uconn.edu with further questions.