August 2024 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - August 2024
Funding, opportunities, announcements and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
UC Davis Opportunities
KU Leuven Global Seed Fund KU Leuven
The KU Leuven Global Seed Fund fosters new and deepened collaborations with partners like UC Davis. Explore the website for call specifics, access the research portal to connect with KU Leuven researchers in key areas, and note that proposals require submission by KU Leuven researchers.
Deadline: October 10, 2024
External Opportunities
2025 Seed Funding Opportunity for Mobilities to Mexico
The 2025 Seed Funding Opportunity for Mobilities to Mexico is open for proposal submissions. It supports UC campuses in enhancing student mobility to Mexico with up to $50,000 per campus. Eligible activities include faculty-led programs, capstone projects and field research.
Deadline: September 27, 2024
Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship in India
O.P. Jindal Global University in India is inaugurating the Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship Program, offering a fully-funded, three-month residential opportunity for Ph.D. students and faculty. The program supports interdisciplinary research, innovation and mentorship.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
American Academy in Berlin—Call for Applications
The American Academy in Berlin offers 2025-26 Berlin Prize fellowships for scholars, writers and professionals in arts, humanities, social sciences and public policy. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, accommodation, and engage with Berlin's academic and cultural community.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
China-U.S. Scholars Program Grants for Conference Participation and Research Travel
Open to scholars and students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Conference presentations and research travel should relate to China studies and/or China-U.S. relations. Citizens and permanent residents of China, Hong Kong SAR and the United States can apply.
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Fulbright Opportunities
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition is now open! View a schedule of upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars.
Deadline: September 16, 2024, 2 p.m. PST
Fulbright Brazil Distinguished Scholar Awards for U.S. Scholars
Engage in transformative research with leading Brazilian universities. Opportunities include Health and Technology at UNISINOS, Bioenergy, Biodiversity, or Sustainable Food Production at São Paulo and Planetary Health at USP. Funding available includes $5,400 monthly stipend, $1,200 housing and international travel support.
Deadline: September 16, 2024
Announcements
Language and Culture Coaching for Graduate Students
Graduate students can sign up for the Language and Culture Coaching Program to practice their oral communication skills in English in one-on-one or small group settings. Registration opens mid-September for fall quarter.
Global Spotlights
Navigating the Waves of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Alusine Diamond-Suma (Sierra Leone), 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, moderated a panel discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion, exploring challenges such as navigating identity politics, managing public identity and respecting Indigenous cultures.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange in Kenya
Transit Research Center Co-Director Kari Watkins participated in a U.S. State Department Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange supporting travel and outreach to Kenya. She met with the Kenya office of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, the Kenyan Urban Roads Authority and the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (July 2024)
- Universidad de La Frontera | Chile
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University | India
- Consul General of Vietnam in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics | Vietnam
Recent International Agreements Signed (July 2024)
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Italy
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.