Strategic Initiatives Funding
OIP International Pre-Dissertation and Small Grants Competition
Application Instructions
- Review the grant guidelines.
- Submit an application using OIP's online system (see below). Note: The two-page online application must be completed at one time as you will not be able to reaccess the application if you leave it unfinished for any reason.
- You must print the completed online application using your web browser's print function. This printed copy must be included with the additional application materials turned in to OIP.
- Prepare the following information before you begin the online application:
- Your U of M I.D. number, degree name (ex: D.V.M., M.A.), college you are enrolled in, your department/program name, your field of study/specialization, beginning date of enrollment, and anticipated completion date of degree requirements.
- Your country of citizenship, email address, home phone, office phone, and current address.
- Name, phone number, address of your emergency contact.
- Name, title, email address, and campus address of your primary adviser.
- Name, title, email address, and campus address of the DGS or equivalent administrator.
- Title of your project, proposed start date, proposed end date, proposed country/countries, and city or region of research.
- Brief description of activities to be undertaken with this grant (100 words or less).
- Total award amount requested.
- Sponsoring agency (if available), sponsoring agency supervisor's title, email, and office phone number.
Click here to apply (then select "guest account" and click on "login")
Additional application materials
- Budget proposal (PDF)
- Adviser recommendation letter form (PDF)
- Guidelines (PDF)
