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International Funding Opportunities

Our goal is to aid Washington University faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates to locate funding for research or study abroad as well as for international curriculum and program development.  In addition to the many grants listed below, please visit our office (room 100 on the first floor of Stix International House) and take a look at other sources of funding, including Financial Resources for International Study, a guide for US Students and Professionals looking for financial assistance for study and research abroad.   

Funding Databases

IRIS is an excellent resource for those seeking information on international funding possibilities. It includes over 7,000 funding opportunities from federal, private and other sources and is easily browsed.

IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories This comprehensive database has information on study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants that can be searched by country orsubject.

Grants for Washington University Students and Faculty

• Bemis Summer Research Scholarship in Europe:Offers up to $2,500 to a junior at Washington University to undertake an original project in Europe during the summer prior to his or her final undergraduate year. Projects can be in any field provided that travel to Europe is a necessary condition for their successful completion and preference is given to those students who have not previously been in Europe and have financial need. Contact Dr. Amy Suelzer at 935-8372 or acsuelze@wustl.edu for more information.  Deadline: January 31 each year . Please download an application form.
• International Activities Fund for FACULTY: For faculty who act as advisors or liaisons to study abroad programs, or who teach courses in international studies. Contact Dr. Priscilla Stone at 935-5073 or pstone@wustl.edu for more information.  Deadlines:  March and November of each year.
• International Activities Fund for STUDENTS: $1000 scholarship for A&S undergrads who demonstrate a strong commitment to international activities in a variety of fields. Especially encouraged is international field research leading to a senior honors thesis, but other activities such as international or internationally-focused internships, assisting with faculty research overseas, or special language study will also be considered. If you have questions, please contact Toni Loomis at 935-5073. Deadline:  March and November of each year.  Please download an application form and an evaluation form.
• International Pre-dissertation Research Grant: For WU graduate students.  For preliminary trips to potential field sites for doctoral dissertation research.  Contact Dr. Priscilla Stone at 935-5073 or pstone@wustl.edu for more information. Deadline: February 16, 2007.                                                                                                                                      Back to top

• Fulbright: Grants for research, study and teaching assistantships in 110 nations around the world. Int’l and Area Studies offers Wash U students guidance in the preparation of their proposals, arranges student interviews with members of the on-campus Fulbright faculty committee, and submits applications to IIE on behalf of the students. Students are strongly urged to take advantage of the resources of the Office of Int’l Studies in preparing their applications. For an overview of the application process and general guidelines, click here.
• Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Research Abroad Fellowship Program: This program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. Proposals focusing on Western Europe are not eligible.  For an overview of the application process and general guidelines, click here. For the online application, click here. On campus deadline: October 13, 2008.
• Fulbright Scholar Program: lecturing/research awards in some 140 countries. Opportunities are available for college/university faculty and administrators, professionals from business and government, as well as artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. There are awards in 37 different disciplines and professional fields, as well as in a variety of subdisciplines such as gender studies and peace studies. Application deadlines are:
- May 1 for Fulbright Distinguished Chair awards in Europe, Canada and Russia
- August 1 for Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants worldwide
- November 1 for the summer German Studies Seminar and for spring/summer seminars in Germany, Korea and Japan for academic and international educaiton administrators
- Fulbright Senior Specialists Program - rolling deadline.

Awards for Undergraduate Students

• Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan:  Sponsored by The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project for American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan beginning in Fall 2005. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Each scholarship recipient will be expected to send a brief report about his or her study in Japan to the ATJ office within 60 days of returning from abroad.
• BUTEX Scholarships:  British Universities Transatlantic Exchance Association offers a study abroad scholarship.
• Century Institute Summer Program: A two-week fellowship for sophomores or juniors, designed to introduce students to the progressive tradition in American public policy. The Institute will cover all expenses, including transportation to Williamstown, MA, and students will receive a $650 stipend upon completion of the fellowship. To request an application via mail, call 212-452-7728 or send an email to Sarah Ritchie, Public Education and Outreach Officer, at ritchie@tcf.org. 
• Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (FAF): For sophomores interested in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the US Department of State.
• Freeman-Asia Program: New awards to support undergraduate study in East and Southeast Asia.
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Competition: for undergraduate study abroad. Sponsored by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Provides awards of up to $5,000 to undergraduates demonstrating financial needs. Call (888) 887-5939 ext. 25 or email gilman@iie.org with questions. 
• International Travel and Study Abroad Grants for Individuals:  Connect to Michigan State University’s website for more opportunities.
• National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships:  For undergraduate scholarships for study abroad. Designed to provide students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation. On campus deadline: January 26, 2007.
• SIT Freeman Grant: Merit-based scholarship for students applying to SIT programs in Viet Nam, China, and Mongolia, and offers the possibility of a significant award, depending on need, for applicants with exemplary applications.
• Harry S. Truman Scholarship: Awards merit-based scholarships to college students who wish to attend grad school in preparation for careers in gov't or elsewhere in public service. Scholars may attend grad schools in the US or in foreign countries. This award funds senior year and up to three years of grad school. See the College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship page for information on the WU nomination process and deadline.
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars:  aims to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by supporting scholarship and linking that scholarship to issues of concern to officials in Washington.  Click on programs to be taken to a list of scholarship, fellowship and internship oppportunities in Washington, DC and abroad.  These programs and projects organize and host conferences and seminars, and support many kinds of research, communication, and publication.
• Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, PPIA Junior Summer Institute: this program prepares students for graduate study and careers in public policy and international affairs.  This is a great leadership opportunity for future global policy leaders in both the public and nonprofit sectors.
• Other Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities: look here for dozens of opportunities for grads and undergrads.

• The American-Scandinavian Foundation: offers fellowships (up to $18,000) and grants (normally $3,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. 
• Be a Teaching Assistant in France:  The French Ministry of Education is offering 1,500 teaching assistantship positions in French primary and secondary schools to American citizens under 30 years of age, graduates or undergraduates, majoring or minoring in French.
  Information and news on study in France, scholarship, internship and teaching assistantship program in France and other programs: http://www.frenchculture.org/education/index.html.
  Information on French cultural events in the Midwest (newsletters "France Midwest Express" and Liaison"): http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/.
• The Blakemore Foundation: was established in 1990 by Thomas and Frances Blakemore to encourage the advanced study of Asian languages and to improve the understanding of Asian fine arts in the United States. 
• David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships: The National Security Education Program (NSEP) enable US graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an important international dimension to their education. Boren Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to US national security but are less frequently studied by US graduate students, ie, areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Junior Fellows Program:  for graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (but not those already pursuing graduate studies). Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. See the College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship page for information on the WU nomination process and deadline.
• Churchill Scholarship: One year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics or science at Churchill College, Cambridge University, United Kingdom.  See the College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship page for information on the WU nomination process and deadline.
• Council for European Studies Fellowship Program: Established in 1971, the CES Fellowship Program has played a crucial role in the early stages of many scholars' careers. The Program serves as the leading source for pre-dissertation fellowships that fund students' first major research projects in Europe. Since the program's founding, the Council has awarded more than 500 fellowships, totaling more than $2.0 million.
• Council of American Overseas Research Centers: this fellowship program is open to US doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. in fields in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences and wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance.
• DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service, for research in Germany.  On campus deadline: October 19, 2007.
• Gates Cambridge Trust Fellowships:  Full cost scholarships for graduate students from all countries other than the UK to study at Cambridge. About 200 such awards will be made annually, with 60-80 such awards being given to residents of the United States.
• Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship (GFAF): For graduating seniors interested in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the US Department of State.  
• Marshall Scholarship: For two years of study in a degree program at any British university. See the College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship page for information on the WU nomination process and deadline.
• Monbukagakusho Scholarship: A program of the Japanese government's Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture that enables foreign students to study in Japan. Citizens of the US may apply for scholarships to study Japanese language and culture, to train in methods of teaching Japanese as a foreign language, and to research a broad range of topics at the graduate level in Japanese universities and educational institutions. 
• North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain: The Spanish Ministry of Education and Science is offering approximately 1,000 positions for US and Canadian college graduates who will work as English language assistant teachers, under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher. They will teach 12 hours per week in a primary or secondary school in one of 10 participating autonomous regions. The Assistants will have the opportunity to learn about the Spanish language and culture while, at the same time, the program provides Spanish students and teachers of English an opportunity to broaden and increase their knowledge of the English language and North American culture through interaction with native speakers. 
• NSF Graduate Research Summer Institutes:  Become an internationally experienced researcher.  Spend eight weeks conducting research and experiencing life in Australia, China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan.  
• Rhodes Scholarship: For graduate work at Oxford University, United Kingdom. American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a decentralized process by which regional selection committees choose 32 Scholars each year from among those nominated by selection committees in each of the fifty states. At the close of the 1998 competition, applicants from 297 American colleges and universities had been selected as Rhodes Scholars. In almost every year, a Rhodes Scholar will be selected from an institution that has not formerly supplied a successful applicant. See the College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship page for information on the WU nomination process and deadline.
• Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships: Students must submit application through local Rotary club.
• Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship: Full-time, six-month fellowships for college graduates in Washington, DC, working with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues.
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars:  aims to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by supporting scholarship and linking that scholarship to issues of concern to officials in Washington.  Click on programs to be taken to a list of scholarship, fellowship and internship oppportunities in Washington, DC and abroad.  These programs and projects organize and host conferences and seminars, and support many kinds of research, communication, and publication.
• Other Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities: look here for dozens of opportunities for grads and undergrads.

• Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA): comprises 29 members schools in the US, Asia and Europe dedicated to the improvement of professional education in international affairs. Look here if you are interested in graduate studies in international affairs.

• Opportunities in Africa: These pages are password protected. You must be an IAS major or an ILP student to view these pages. Please contact Toni Loomis at aloomis@wustl.edu for the password.
• Atlantic Council of the US Internships: Volunteer internships with a non-profit public policy research institute.
• Center for Defense Information: Offers full-time paid internships three times a year. All internships are located in the nation's capital. This offers interns the opportunity to experience life and work in Washington D.C.
• Center for Talented Youth at the Johns Hopkins University: At CTY you will work with an exceptional group of students, make contacts and friendships with dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience in a rigorous academic community. CTY has consistently been named as one of the top internships in leading publications.
• Everett Public Service Internship Program: Paid summer internships in New York or Washington DC.  For grads and undergrads.
• Foundation for Sustainable Development: International summer internship programs with grassroots development organizations in Latin America, East Africa, and India. The programs stress complete cultural immersion, allow students to make a difference with their summer, and help them gain relevant international work experience for their careers.
• Global Volunteer Network: a non profit organization, the GVN places people in commmunity projects in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Uganda, and Romania. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and community aid programs. Volunteers can be involved in teaching English, environmental work, health and sanitation, and cultural home stays.
• Green Corps - Environmental Leadership Training Program: This is a one-year, full-time, paid program that gives you the best training available to launch an organizing and advocacy career.
• Idealist.org: Look here for job openings, volunteer opportunities, events, internships and resources around the world.
• International Volunteer Opportunities in St. Louis: for a list of volunteer opportunities in the St. Louis area.
• The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a project to promote language education and regional internationalisation by inviting foreign individuals to work in local government organizations throughout Japan.
• Latin America Working Group: internships with a coalition that encourages US policy toward Latin America that promotes human rights, justice, and peace through advocacy and education.
• Peace Corp: for Wash U's on-campus recruiter, please contact Alicia Schnell, Umrath Hall, Room 253A, Campus Box 1091, St. Louis, MO 63130, (314) 935-4166, email: schnellal@olin.wustl.edu
• PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University: Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy & International Affairs offers a seven week program to train future leaders of government service and other public service careers, as well as to cultivate the development of leaders equipped to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in an era of globalization.
• SCI International Voluntary Service: Experience other cultures, learn new skills, and take part in peacemaking, environmental and social service initiatives by volunteering in one of many US or foreign work camps.
• SPARKS Summer Internship Program: The internship program places current students and recent university graduates in internships in Afghanistan,Argentina and Mexico. 
• State Department Internship:  Take a career test drive via a US Department of State internship.  Get an inside look at the different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign affairs. Internships available for summer, fall or spring semester.
• Be a US Department of State Foreign Service Officer!  Read about what an officer does, how to become one, about the exam, etc.
• Stern Summer Service Scholarship:  Contact Dean Killen in the ArtSci College Office for more information: dkillen@artsci.wustl.edu 
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees:  UNHCR seeks volunteer interns to assist in its advocacy and public awareness outreach to the general public, media, foundations, universities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the U.S. government and Congress regarding UNHCR protection and assistance programs and the needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Applications are accepted for fall, spring and summer interns.  Please contact USAWA@unhcr.ch with any questions.
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars:  aims to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by supporting scholarship and linking that scholarship to issues of concern to officials in Washington.  Click on programs to be taken to a list of scholarship, fellowship and internship oppportunities in Washington, DC and abroad.  These programs and projects organize and host conferences and seminars, and support many kinds of research, communication, and publication.
• WorldTeach: Live and work as a volunteer teacher in a developing country.
• World Trade Center - Saint Louis: Offers nearly 20 international internships each year to graduate students, as well as senior and junior undergraduate students attending leading universities.
• WU Career Center suggestions for international internships.

Further information may be obtained regarding all of these opportunities by calling Dr. Priscilla Stone, Executive Director of International Programs at 314.935.5073 or by e-mailing her at pstone@wustl.edu