July 2024 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - July 2024
Funding, opportunities, announcements and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
UC Davis Opportunities
Ignition Grants
UC Davis is pleased to partner with the University of Sydney on a series of “Ignition Grants” (up to $32,000 per project) to promote research collaboration between the two institutions. Applications require at least one PI from each university and will be submitted by the University of Sydney PI.
Deadline: August 2, 2024
Apply to Teach a First-Year Seminar, Global Learning
First-Year Seminars allow instructors to explore their intellectual interests in a small class format while promoting intellectual exchange, critical thinking and community. Global Learning seminars enable students to explore cultural diversity and learn about global challenges and how they are addressed while developing awareness and critical thinking skills that will help them thrive in an interconnected world. The instructor of record is eligible for an academic enrichment fund allocation of $2,500 for a one-unit course and $3,000 for two units.
Fall 2024 Deadline: July 26, 2024
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
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! Application deadline is Monday, September 16, 2024, 2 p.m. PST. View a schedule of upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars.
Global Spotlights
New Book Explores How Higher Education Institutions are Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A recently released book, Global Goals, Global Education: Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, is a practical guide for higher education institutions that want to build or strengthen their alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
2024 Mandela Washington Fellows Arrive in Davis
For six weeks, UC Davis will host 24 Fellows participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Representing 20 African countries, this is UC Davis’ eighth cohort since 2016. Fellows will participate in the Leadership in Public Management Institute at UC Davis, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
UC Davis Humphrey Fellows Lead and Share Experiences at U.S. Community Colleges
During the spring quarter, the Institute of International Education selected four UC Davis Hubert Humphrey Fellows to participate in the Community College Residency Program (CCRP). The CCRP offered a one-week immersive learning and sharing experience at community colleges throughout the country.
UC Davis Faculty and Staff Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards
Two faculty and one professional staff member received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (June 2024)
- The University of Sydney | Australia
- National Chung Hsing University | Taiwan
Recent International Agreements Signed (June 2024)
- University of Genoa | Italy
- AGH University of Krakow | Poland
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.