November 2024 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - November 2024
Funding, opportunities, announcements and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
Global Affairs Opportunities
Seed Grants for International Activities
Global Affairs, in partnership with UC Davis schools and colleges, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Research, announces grants of up to $20,000 for innovative and interdisciplinary international research. This year’s focus includes funding for CAMPOS or CAMPSSAH scholars and collaborations with Taiwan and/or Italy.
Deadline: December 13, 2024
Grants for Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Global Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Grand Challenges and Sustainability announce grants to promote multidisciplinary collaborations advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Up to five grants of $7,500 will support innovative projects addressing global challenges. These grants foster partnerships that engage diverse stakeholders and promote sustainable solutions.
Deadline: January 8, 2025
Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Awards
The Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Awards, a partnership between Global Affairs and the Academic Senate, recognize instructors who are dedicated to offering transformative global learning experiences to UC Davis students. These awards celebrate innovative teaching that fosters global awareness, intercultural competencies and collaborative problem-solving among students. Two awardees will be selected: one member of the Academic Senate and one member of the Academic Federation.
Deadline: January 12, 2025
Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement
The Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement at UC Davis honor faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions to global engagement. Nominees must demonstrate significant impacts on internationalization through teaching, research, service or promoting the university's goal of Global Education for All. Two award categories are available: faculty (Academic Senate or Academic Federation) and staff.
Deadline: January 15, 2025
External Opportunities
Collaborative Research Proposals: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)
The University of California Alianza MX announces a Call for Collaborative Research Proposals between the University of California and the Autonomous University of Baja California. Proposals should focus on climate change, biodiversity, water management, renewable energy and related issues.
Deadline: November 19, 2024
Sponsor: University of California Alianza MX and the Autonomous University of Baja California
Exploring Quantum Information in Chemical Systems: NSF-UKRI/EPSRC Lead Agency Opportunity
The U.S. NSF and UKRI invite faculty to collaborate on groundbreaking research in Quantum Information in Chemical Systems through a joint funding call in FY2025. This opportunity allows faculty to submit a single proposal for streamlined review, fostering impactful transatlantic partnerships and advancing cutting-edge research.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: Late November 2024
Full Proposal Deadline: February 2025
Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation and UK Research and Innovation
2025 IDEAS Grant Competition
The U.S. Department of State's IDEAS Program is launching the 2025 IDEAS grant competition to help colleges expand study abroad programs aligned with U.S. foreign policy. Grants of up to $35,000 are available.
Deadline: December 12, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of State
France-Berkeley Fund - January 2025 Call for Proposals
Established in 1993, the France-Berkeley Fund supports scholarly exchange between the University of California and France. Grants provide seed funding for collaborations. A $10,000 campus match is required; the Office of Research will fund up to $5,000 per award, contingent on matching funds from the dean. Contact Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Denise Ehlen at dmehlen@ucdavis.edu for assistance.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Sponsor: France-Berkeley Fund
NSF and Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation join forces
The U.S. National Science Foundation and Germany's SPRIND have partnered to accelerate innovation and technology translation. This collaboration aims to address societal challenges, strengthen research ties, and create new industries, leveraging complementary strengths in funding and development to enhance both U.S. and European innovation ecosystems.
Deadline: February 1, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation and German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation
NSF ANR Chemistry Lead Agency Funding Opportunity on Sustainable Chemistry
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the French National Research Agency (ANR) have established a collaboration framework for sustainable chemistry research, focusing on catalysis with earth-abundant elements.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: March 4, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline: June 2, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation and French National Research Agency
Global Spotlights
Lauren Lindstrom Speaks at International Symposium on Fatherhood and Neurodiversity
School of Education Professor Lauren Lindstrom presented at the international symposium, “Reimagining Support for Fathers of Children with Neurodiversity,” hosted by the University of Johannesburg Centre for Neurodiversity.
Global Events and Programs
Global Affairs Events
Fulbright-Humphrey Reception
November 19, 2024, 4–6 p.m., International Center Multi-Purpose Room
UC Davis Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan and Global Affairs Vice Provost and Dean Joanna Regulska cordially invite you to a reception in honor of the Fulbright Scholars, Students and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. This year, we are honored to welcome Jill Nash of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board as our keynote speaker. Register.
Global Affairs Co-Sponsored Events
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
November 7, 2024
Global Affairs is pleased to co-sponsor with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund, a Mondavi Center performance by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Cloud Gate is known for transforming ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. Don't miss this special evening! Purchase Tickets.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
November 18, 2024, 1–1:45 p.m., Zoom
Learn about research fellowship opportunities in Japan through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. These programs provide researchers with an opportunity to conduct collaborative research, discussions and seminars with researchers in Japan. Open to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professors and researchers of all levels and all disciplines.
Reimagining the Past through Food Justice
December 6-7, 2024
Global Affairs is pleased to co-sponsor this colloquium with speakers, chef demonstrations and shared meals.
Announcements
Merit and Promotion Guidance for Globally Engaged Scholars
In August 2023, the Academic Affairs “Annual Call” introduced an optional Statement of Contributions to Public and Global Impact that faculty can now include in their merit and promotion dossiers. The statement encourages candidates to “tell the story” of their public and/or global engagement in ways that reveal its full breadth and impact to the colleagues who will evaluate their accomplishments, especially when that impact may not be evident in MIV and the Candidate’s Statement alone.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (October 2024)
- KU Leuven | Belgium
- Shandong University of Technology | China
- Saclay University and Sciences Po University | France
- Hochschule Geisenheim University | Germany
- Global Climate Mission Tech | United Kingdom
Recent International Agreements Signed (October 2024)
- The Technical University of Munich | Germany
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.