International Grants and Fellowships

A general note:
Deadlines are subject to change.  Although we check these opportunities periodically for updates, faculty should check the funding organization’s website to verify the most current program information.

American Australian Association Education Fellowship: Supports well-defined research projects in Australia in one of the following fields: life sciences, engineering, medicine or mining. Deadline: Oct. 31.

The American Council of Learned Societies: Offers several fellowships, which help scholars devote six to 12 continuous months to full-time research and writing. Awards are available to assistant, associate, and full professors with the Ph.D.

• The Southeast European Studies Program: Supports research that will contribute to a better understanding of the region and related policy-making. Deadline: Nov. 14.
• Committee on Scholarly Communication with China:  American Research in the Humanities in China: Supports individuals with the Ph.D. or equivalent to do in-depth research on China or the Chinese portion of a comparative study. Deadline: Nov. 14.

The American Research Institute in Turkey: Provides fellowships in fields of the humanities and social sciences to engage in research projects in Turkey. Deadline: Nov. 1 for US-based projects; Overseas deadlines vary.

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships: Supports scholarly research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Deadline: Nov. 1.

Camargo Foundation: Offers fellowships for “scholars who wish to pursue projects in the humanities and social sciences related to French and francophone cultures.” The Foundation also sponsors the projects of writers, visual artists, photographers, video artists, filmmakers, media artists and composers. Deadline: Jan. 12.

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange: Provides fellowships, research awards, and travel grants for scholars conducting research related to Chinese Studies or Taiwan in the humanities and social sciences.  Deadlines vary.

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers: Provides support to scholars who wish to conduct research in more than one country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Fields of interest include the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences. Deadline: Jan. 11.

Fulbright Scholar Program - Council for the International Exchange of Scholars: Provides opportunities for scholars and professionals to teach and/or conduct research in countries all over the world.  Deadline: August 1 for Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program.  Deadlines vary for other programs.

The German Academic Exchange Service: Offers fellowships for short- or long-term research projects in Germany. Deadlines vary by program.

Hugh le May Fellowship - Rhodes University:  Supports three to four-month residential fellowships at Rhodes University in South Africa for senior scientists with a well established research record in order for the scholars to work on research in philosophy; classics;  ancient, medieval, or modern history; classical, biblical, medieval, or modern languages; political theory or law.  Deadline: July 31.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowships: Supports highly qualified scholars who are under 40 years of age of all nationalities and disciplines for long-term research projects in Germany. Deadlines: Continuous.

International Research and Exchanges Board: Offers several programs for U.S. scholars and professionals to conduct research in Europe and Eurasia.  Deadlines vary.

National Science Foundation International Research Fellowship Program: Provides awards for scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to conduct research abroad. Deadline: Second Tuesday in September.

Remarque Institute: Supports research on "political, regional, ethnic, religious, linguistic, cultural and economic encounters and conflicts in contemporary Europe, and between Europe and North America.”  Deadline: Jan. 15.

Rotary Grants for University Teachers: Offers awards to faculty who seek to teach at colleges and universities in developing countries. Grants cover travel, research, and living expenses. Deadlines vary.

Social Science Research Council: Provides fellowships to scholars from the social sciences, humanities, and the natural sciences through various international fellowship programs, which are noted below.

• ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellowships: Provides 6-12 month fellowships to pursue research and writing on the societies and cultures of Asia, Africa, the Near and Middle East, Latin America, East Europe and the former Soviet Union. Deadline: Oct. 3. 
• Eurasia Title VIII Fellowships: Supports research, writing, training, and curriculum development on or related to any of the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union, and/or the Russian Empire. Deadline: Nov. 13.
• Eurasia Teaching Fellowship: Allows faculty to create and implement significantly revised or wholly new university courses on or related to any of the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union, and/or the Russian Empire. Deadline: Nov. 13. 
• The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship Program: Provides recent Ph.D. recipients with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Deadline: Dec. 1.

University of Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities Fellowships:  Offers support for scholars to undertake advanced study in Edinburgh focusing on the humanities and on specific research themes provided by the Institute. Deadlines vary, depending on program.