Campus Resources
Office
of International Programs
645 Heller Hall
612-624-5580
international@umn.edu
The Office of International Programs
maintains a database of more than 500 funding opportunities. You may request a search of the database to match your interests. Contact OIP at 626-9123 meaka@umn.edu to request a search. Grant information and international news and events are published quarterly in OIP's International Dateline.
Graduate
Fellowship Office
422 Johnston Hall
612-625-7579
gsfellow@umn.edu
The Graduate School Fellowships Office administers fellowships and provides details and applications on grants for graduate students at the University of Minnesota, including the student Fulbright program. Contact the Graduate School at 612-625-7579
or gsfellow@umn.edu
Graduate School Funding Resources
This funding resource is designed for the graduate students and postdocs at the University who want to locate funding information at a one-stop place. The focus of this introductory list is to compile such information throughout the university websites. The resources have been chosen based on their applicability to graduate students.
Institute for Global Studies
214 Social Sciences
612-624-9007
igs@umn.edu
- European Studies Consortium (ESC): provides information on grants for research and study in Europe, including Scandinavia.
- MacArthur Program: supports beginning doctoral students who are committed to the study of developing nations by awarding them fellowships and research or teaching assistantships.
National and International Scholarships
Office
20 Nicholson Hall
612-624-0399
The University's National and International Scholarships Office serves undergraduates and recent graduates from all colleges at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in applying for scholarships at the national and international level, including two graduate-level international grants—the Marshall Scholarships and the Rhodes Scholarships.
Learning Abroad Center
230 Heller Hall
612-626-9000
UMabroad@umn.edu
www.UMabroad.umn.edu
The Learning Abroad Center, an office of OIP, administers study abroad programs,
some of which may accommodate graduate student participation. The Learning Abroad Center is available to help students plan for study abroad, facilitate
credit, review funding resources, and provide information on mandatory
international health insurance coverage. Request a catalog or look at
over 200 study abroad options on the Web.
Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)
SPA is the University of Minnesota system-wide office authorized to submit research proposals and receive awards from external sources on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. SPA is also the fiduciary for the U on grant-related matters. The SPA website has information on funding opportunities and strategic advice for research funding.
Check with your department for research resources in your area of study. The following are some University department websites related to funding research at the graduate level.
School
of Social Work Grant Tips and Resources
The School of Social Work has grant tips and resources for applying for grants.