Funding for Research and Study Abroad
University of Wisconsin students, staff, and faculty should also look at the International Studies category at the site, University of Wisconsin-Madison Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Loans . Individuals affiliated with or sponsored by non-profit organizations or by colleges and universities might also profit from checking the International Funding: Selected Internet Sites.
Web Sites
American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS annually awards more than $250,000 in scholarships to summer and semester students who submit application materials demonstrating high academic achievement. Scholarships are available for both summer and semester programs.
American-Scandinavian Foundation
The link to Grants and Awards describes educational and cultural exchange and fellowship, grant, and traineeship programs between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The AFS, established in 1910 and located in New York, is a publicly supported, nonprofit institution.
This is a site offering basic information for foreign nationals contemplating study in the United Kingdom. Check the Funding Your Studies link under the British Council: Learning section.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Provides a listing of funding opportunities for post-secondary level awards and traineeships open to non- Canadians for study and research in Canada. Funding opportunities include non-governmental as well as Canadian federal and provincial governmental programs. Other useful information for prospective foreign students in Canada is provided.
Center for Civil Society International
An organization "fostering relationships between America's third sector and third sector organizations that have emerged in the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union." Outdated, but may be useful to some.
Council on International Educational Exchange
Contains links for study, work, and volunteer activities abroad. See the CIEE Scholarships pages for specific funding programs. The CIEE has programs in 29 countries and is headquartered in New York.
Deutscher Akademischer Ausdauschdienst/German Academic Exchange Service
The DAAD is a "self-governing organization of the institutions of higher education in German" which promotes academic exchanges of students and faculty. Funding opportunities are listed along with other helpful items of information about research and study in Germany.
FinAid: Domestic Exchange and Study Abroad Programs*
Excellent, well-documented advice and descriptions of foreign study programs, with links to their respective home pages. Sections of this site include Financial Aid for Study Abroad - well worth checking, and Low-cost Student Travel. From the FinAid: SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid by Mark Kantrowitz.
Fulbright Program (U.S. Department of State)
Information is provided here for both U.S. citizens and citizens of other nations on the Fulbright Student Program, the Fulbright Scholar Program, and Fulbright Related Programs. The Institute of International Education assists the Department of State in conducting the programs at the pre- and postdoctoral levels; the Council for International Exchange of Scholars administers the Visiting Scholars Programs.
Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is a long-standing association which manages international education programs and has provided information on financial assistance. It also assists the United States Information Agency, the principal administrator of the Fulbright Program (described above), in conducting the latter at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. Another program it is known for is the National Security Education Program grant.
An excellent all-purpose site for every aspect of planning for study abroad. Includes databases, country-specific study abroad opportunities, and much more, including informational links to financial aid resources.
International Federation of University Women
Fellowships and grants open to women graduates who are members of this organization.
International Funding Sources*
An extensive list of funding resources particularly for scholars and others who wish to undertake study or research abroad. Maintained by staff of the University of Iowa's Division of Sponsored Programs.
International Research and Exchanges Board: IREX Grant Opportunities
IREX describes itself as a "US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, Internet development, independent media, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia." It includes listing of funding programs for international and U.S. scholars "aimed at helping to develop civil societies" within the Newly Independent States, Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia (Mongolia and China).
An organization promoting international cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. Offers research, conference, and professional development grants.
Describes this nonprofit educational organization which offers study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Some scholarships are provided by this organization, with suggestions of others available from elsewhere.
National Science Foundation: Office of International Science and Engineering
Describes the mission of the hundreds of NSF-sponsored international scientific programs abroad throughout the world, with links to application and award information by geographic region. The NSF International Fellowship program and other special grants for international activities are also included.
Information on Rotary Foundation grants and awards. The Rotary Foundation "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."
Social Science Research Council Fellowships and Grants
Fellowship and grant program information and application information are compiled here. Grants are in the areas of social sciences for research and projects both in the U.S. and many areas abroad. Also has some opportunities for those in the humanities and sciences. The SSRC also sponsors numerous conferences, plus a number of awards are also available to foreign nationals. The Social Science Research Council is "an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization that seeks to advance social science throughout the world and supports research, education and scholarly exchange on every continent."
An amazing "online study abroad information resource" which claims to have listings of "thousands" of study abroad programs in over 100 countries, searchable by country, academic year, subject, and by program language. Includes internships. Be sure to see its link to Sources and Tips on Financial Aid and check out the Links to Useful Sites. There is a full-text online Handbook by Bill Hoffa, which has a section, "Costs," and Financial Aid on financing study abroad.
University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center Funding Search
Search for study abroad scholarships and learning abroad funding. Site includes information for non-UMTC students, as well as hints and tips for your funding search.
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)
A private, non-profit charitable organization which fosters opportunities for collaborative projects between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union - particularly for scientists and engineers.
U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
A site not to be missed. Offers information on numerous opportunities and types of programs for educational and cultural foreign exchange programs, with links to a variety of departments and offices of the U.S. federal government which administer these programs.
UW-Madison International Academic Programs Office: Financial Information
Financial Resources for study abroad. Emphasis on those participating in University of Wisconsin-Madison study abroad programs.
Information on Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, which offer a chance for study in nearly every world region, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. (Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.) If you apply for a Boren award, you are required to study a language as part of your program.
Books
The following titles are available at the Grants Information Center (GIC) in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The call numbers following the citations indicate the shelf location of the item.
Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources. Medford, NJ: Information Today. (GIC: LB 2338 A88)
Among the detail of more than 4,000 grants programs arranged by category, this volume lists numerous grants for international and foreign programs in the one designated for International Affairs and Area Studies. Most of the funding will be for graduate and higher-level study and research projects.
Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad. By Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press. (GIC: LB/2375/F552)
This directory lists over 1,200 funding opportunities open to Americans for research and creative, professional, or related activities abroad. Describes funding programs such as lectureships, conference attendance, exchange programs, and professional development. Entries are grouped by area of the world where funds may be used. Indexes available for searching by subject, geographic area, deadline date. Each entry includes purpose of grant, eligibility requirements, financial data, limitations and duration of grant.
Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad. By Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press. (GIC: LB/2337.2/F57)
This directory is intended for Americans interested in pursuing structured or independent study abroad, with over 1,100 funding programs listed. Grants are tenable in nearly every country and region of the world, sponsored by more than 600 private and public agencies and organizations. Lists awards open to applicants at any educational level. Includes subject, geographic, and calendar indexes. Bibliography included.
Grants Register: the Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide. Edited by Louise Baynes. Houndsmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire and New York: Palgrave Macmillan. (GIC: LB/2338/G74)
Compiled for students at or above the graduate level, and other individuals requiring assistance to further professional or vocational training. Information is provided on awards for nationals of the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and most Commonwealth countries, but may be useful to nationals of other countries looking for exchange opportunities or international scholarships. Types of grants include research, travel, non-monetary support, grants for publication, conferences, competitions, emergency assistance, and others. Indexed by a combined subject/eligibility-by-nationality scheme.
*Highly Recommended Sites