Funding
UM-Global Health Research and Training Initiative
Sponsors and designates one of the LSA Honors Program’s five global travel fellowships (deadline for applications Feb 21, 2007) for students pursuing internships or research opportunities in global health, and supports additional undergraduate global health fellowships in collaboration with the ICP and MHIRT. Eligible Honors and ICP students should contact their respective programs. Scroll to the bottom of this PDF file to view the 2006 undergraduate award projects in South Africa and Vietnam More information (PDF)
Minority Health and Health Disparity International Research Training (MHIRT)
Fully funds three-month research positions; should have sophomore or junior status at the time of application. More information
International Institute Fellowships
Awards international research travel grants and language-training fellowships. More information
CICS Funding for Student Internships
CICS Funding for Student Internships 2008-2009 Call for Applications. The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a call for applications from undergraduate students at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor who are planning to work as interns during the summer of 2008. Students are eligible to apply if they have secured an internship with an organization, preferably working in the areas of one of these three themes: Human Rights, International Development, International Security and Cooperation. ELIGIBILITY - Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to a limited number of students. Students must have an internship assignment secured from a reputable organization. Funding can be used by the student to pay travel and living expenses. These funds are primarily intended for students working unpaid for the organization. If students are being paid, however, it is possible to receive funding to offset high expenses not covered by the organization. Applications are due on Friday, February 1, 2008. Contact: Folake Graves at Tel: 734.764.3149 Email: fograves@umich.edu Application Form.
CICS Student Research Fellowships
CICS Funding for Student Research Fellowships 2008-2009 Call for Applications. The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a call for applications from graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor to conduct innovative research outside of the United States related to the following three themes: Human Rights, International Development, International Security and Cooperation. ELIGIBILITY - Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to a limited number of students. Students must have an internship assignment secured from a reputable organization. Funding can be used by the student to pay travel and living expenses. These funds are primarily intended for students working unpaid for the organization. If students are being paid, however, it is possible to receive funding to offset high expenses not covered by the organization. Applications are due on Friday, February 1, 2008. Contact: Folake Graves at Tel: 734.764.3149 Email: fograves@umich.edu for more information on application requirements.. Application Form.
UROP Summer Fellowships
Provides students seeking an intense research experience in traditional laboratory settings and in the community with the chance to undertake and complete individual research projects. More information
India Abroad Summer 2007
The UM Center for South Asian Studies offers a special opportunity to chart your own course in India. This fellowship is intended for non-graduating studients who have not already spent significant amounts of time in India. More information
Ginsberg Center Fellowships
Support students in initiatives that advance the Edward Ginsberg Center’s mission of “learning together through community service and civic participation in a diverse democratic society.” More informationRaoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship The Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship for students who take part in a community service rpoject or civic participation anywhere in the world, in the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg's experience and contributions. Deadline for applications in February 16, 2007. Click here for more details
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations Small Grants
Supports research in issues related to globalization and labor, through a variety of topics; funds travel, research materials, and related expenses. More information
Reese Miller International Exchange Scholarship - Applications due January 15, 2008
In collaboration with the University of Michigan International Institute and the University of Cape Town (UCT) International Academic Programmes Office, Telluride Association announces an international exchange opportunity for U-M students. Applications are being accepted for the Reese Miller International Exchange Scholarship which will enable one U-M student currently pursuing a full-time undergraduate or post-graduate degree (not in their final year) to attend UCT for one year of study. All university fees, travel costs, insurance, and living expenses will be paid for by the Scholarship through funds from the Telluride Association and UCT. Applications are welcome from any field of study. Pleaes visit the websites of UCT (http://www.uct.ac.za/) and Telluride Association (http://www.tellurideassociation.org) to learn more.
The UM Center for Ethics in Public Life-Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. April 10, 2009
Undergraduate Fellowship Program announces a new Undergraduate Fellows Program open to all University of Michigan undergraduates who are currently enrolled at the Ann Arbor campus who will be full time and in residence for the entire academic year of 2009-2010. The Center for Ethics in Public Life (www.ethics.umich.edu) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to the encouragement of teaching, research and creative projects, and public discourse that promote understanding of the ethical dimensions of our lives, and especially, the lives we live in common. The Center for Ethics in Public Life is currently accepting applications for 2009-10 Fellowships. The Fellows Program provides undergraduates with the opportunity and support to develop, explore, and pursue ethics-related issues of personal and academic interest. The Center will fund six to eight fellowships for the 2009-10 academic year. Each Fellow will receive a stipend of $4000 for the year. Fellows will devote at least five hours each week to the individual projects proposed in their application to the program. In addition, Fellows will attend an orientation session in September, attend twice monthly Fellows’ meetings, and actively participate in Center activities and events. The Fellows meetings will include visiting speakers, opportunities for Fellows to report on the progress of their projects, and active participation in the planning and facilitation of Center events.Fellows Program information and application form are available at www.ethics.umich.edu/funding. Questions? Call 734-615-4260 or write to ethics@umich.edu.
ROTARY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities designed to improve the human condition and advance the organization's ultimate goal of world understanding and peace. Nine structured programs and nine service opportunities help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.
Students and graduates in all subjects are eligible to apply. Deadlines are approaching -- deadlines are set by local Rotary Clubs, but may be as early as April for academic year 2010-2011). See the International Center's overview of the Rotary application process at: http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/swt/study/process/rotary.html