Grants Program
The Office of International Programs, as part of its Global Spotlight initiative, is pleased to announce four all-University grant programs: two for faculty and two for graduate students. During this biennium, the focus of the faculty grants and one of the graduate student grants is on the Global Spotlight themes of Africa, and water in the world. For all awards, completed applications are due in the Office of International Programs by noon on Monday, February 15, 2010. Awards will be announced by mid-April.
For questions about the grant program, please contact Carol Klee at 612-625-9521 or klee@umn.edu.
Faculty Grants
Major International Research Grants with a Focus on Africa or Water in the World
The purpose of these grants is to promote the establishment of major international research and creative activity initiatives with global visibility. Grants will be funded at a level that will provide substantial opportunity for initiation of a major, long-term research program. Application for a Major International Research Grant first entails submission of a Letter of Intent, for an initial screening by a Review Committee. Letters of Intent are due at noon on November 20, 2009. The Review Committee will decide which projects should be developed into full proposals in competition for the available funding. Full proposals are due at noon on Monday, February 15, 2010.
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- Guidelines (PDF)
- Application (PDF)
- Budget Proposal Form (Excel)
International Collaborative Seed Grants with a Focus on Africa or Water in the World
These collaborative seed grants will support innovative project-based scholarly research and creative production of an international nature with a focus on Africa or water in the world. Grants for up to $30,000 will be awarded to support semester- to year-long initiatives that include faculty from the University of Minnesota and at least one scholar from institutions outside of the United States. Recipients are expected to seek future external funding for their projects.
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- Guidelines (PDF)
- Application (PDF)
- Budget Proposal Form (Excel)
Graduate Student Grants
Doctoral Fellowships for International Research with a Focus on Africa or Water in the World
This is an all-University fellowship competition to support current University of Minnesota doctoral students pursuing international research projects that focus on either of OIP’s current Global Spotlights: Africa or water in the world. The fellowship will provide support to students conducting international dissertation research on a full-time basis. This award is for actual international fieldwork or research in country and cannot be used primarily for the writing of the dissertation.
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- Guidelines (PDF)
- Application (PDF)
- Budget Proposal Form (PDF)
- Faculty Recommendation Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Departmental Nomination (DGS) Cover Sheet (PDF)
OIP International Pre-Dissertation and Small Grants Competition for Doctoral Students
These grants support current University of Minnesota doctoral students pursuing a program of study with an interdisciplinary and international focus. Grants are intended to support short-term activities that enhance the scholarly project and/or professional preparation of the student. These grants will support activities only outside of the United States. The field of study and geographical area are open; however, grant proposals focusing on Africa or water with an international theme will be given priority.
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- Guidelines (PDF)
- Application (PDF)
- Budget Proposal Form (PDF)
- Faculty Recommendation Cover Sheet (PDF)
Other Opportunities
Co-Sponsorship of Events
OIP is interested in promoting and possibly co-sponsoring events (through partnerships and/or small grants) events related to the continent of Africa and the issue of Water in the World.
OIP International Travel Grants
OIP travel grants for faculty are generally limited to one award per person in a 12-month period. However, if proposals address one of the two areas in the Global Spotlight initiative, applicants will be allowed to apply twice in a 12-month period. (MORE)