FELLOWSHIPS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Information related to fellowships & grants administered by the International Institute
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Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provide tuition and stipend to undergraduate and graduate students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies.
The priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught modern languages. FLAS Fellowships are administered by the University of Michigan Area Studies Centers and are awarded competitively through annual fellowship competitions.
The U.S. Department of Education (US/ED) funds these awards under the provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act. The amount of funding and number of awards are contingent upon annual US/ED program approval, federal regulations, as well as continued congressional funding, all of which may change from year to year.
All interested applicants should attend an information session to learn more about this opportunity.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
Fall 2017 Information SessionsMonday, November 6 at 5:30 PMWednesday, November 15 at 4 PMFriday, December 1 at Noon*All sessions will take place in 355 Weiser Hall* For more information, please visit the II FLAS website.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
555 WEISER HALL
This presentation will focus on how to write competitive and successful fellowship and grant applications, and will provide information that applicants can use to assist them in applying for funding opportunities related to international research and internships abroad.
International Institute staff will also be available to answer questions about international funding opportunities, including:
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| Boren Fellowships for Graduate Students |
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Application Deadline: January 30, 2018 | 5 pm (ET)
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Fellowshipsprovide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. graduate students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East).
Boren Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 for overseas study.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. citizen at the time of application
- Enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university (to receive the award you must provide evidence of admission and enrollment in such a program)
Boren Fellows must remain enrolled in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship. Proposals to countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are not eligible.
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| International Institute Student Fellowships |
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Online application opens December 1, 2017
Application Deadline: February 15, 2018 | 11:59 pm (ET)
The International Institute Student Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. There is no preference for particular fields of study and the International Institute (II) aims to fund a diverse array of students and projects. Eligibility Criteria
- Research/internship must take place outside of the U.S. and its territories, and cannot begin before May 1, 2018
- Must be a U-M Ann Arbor student, regardless of citizenship, enrolled in a degree program. Students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible.
- Student must return to campus for at least one term prior to graduation
- Internship or research projects must be: at least one month in length, a 30-hour-per-week time commitment (exclusive of language training), and meet all requirements of the University Travel Policy and the Institutional Review Board
- Funding is not available for language study or service learning
Eligibility requirements for awards may vary. Applicants should carefully review award details prior to applying. Application
The II Student Fellowships application (IISF) is the common application for several International Institute fellowships, including some from II centers. The IISF Application will prompt applicants to select the award(s) for which they wish to apply. For a complete list of awards and for additional information, please visit our website.
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| International Institute Experiential Learning Fund (ELF) |
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APPLICATION OPEN
Upcoming Deadline: December 1, 2017
The International Institute Experiential Learning Fund (ELF) is designed to support faculty who wish to incorporate an education abroad experiential component into an ongoing course, group internship, or other academic program during either winter vacation in February or spring-summer terms.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals must be from faculty and must make clear the experiential component of the program—“experiential” meaning student learning through participation in course-related activities outside the classroom.
- Trips may be part of a non-credit experience, but should be part of a well-defined course or curricular program.
- Previously funded projects are eligible to apply in a new cycle, but please note that projects/programs that have received funding within the last 3 application cycles may be at a competitive disadvantage.
- Grants not awarded for humanitarian trips, projects with the primary purpose of service learning or conference travel.
For additional information and details on how to apply, please visit the International Institute ELF webpage.
Deadline Information
Applications for trips taking place in the winter term or over winter vacation in February 2018 must be submitted by December 1, 2017.
Applications for trips taking place during spring/summer 2018 may be submitted at either deadline (December 1, 2017 or March 1, 2018). |
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Questions?
For questions or to make an advising appointment, please visit our website or email staff at iifellowships@umich.edu. |
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