International Grants
Each year our College is able to provide small grants for international activities. There is always more interest than money available, but these grants provide our College office an opportunity to fund high-quality work within international contexts. Priority areas for 2009 grants are below.
International Research and Engagement Small Grants Program
The College of Education and Human Development announces four grant opportunities for international activities. Grant money may, but does not need to be used for international travel relevant to priorities listed below. Faculty and staff interested in travel grants outside of these priorities (such as for international conferences) should consult the Office of International Programs website (www.international.umn.edu/funding) for other opportunities. Please email Christopher Johnstone (john4810@umn.edu) for a Microsoft Word version of this announcement.
Applicants should submit one original and three copies (4 copies total) of a cover sheet (below) and narrative proposal to the main desk at:
104 Burton Hall by the end of the day on Thursday, March 26.
Priority 1: International Research (General)
Grant Priority 1 will provide a maximum of $1,400 for a member of the College community to develop or sustain a program of research on an international topic. To the extent possible, research should have an interdisciplinary focus. There are no restrictions on research methodology for this competition, but should be in accordance with university aims of being a world-class research university. Recipient of this award will present research findings at a future “International Connections” session.
Proposals for Priority 1 grants are a 2,000 word narrative of proposed activities that should include:
- Applicant name, departmental affiliation and contact information
- Research questions and methodology
- Plans for dissemination of new knowledge
- Collaborators within or beyond the College who will contribute to the initiative
- A summary budget
Priority 2: New Researchers
Purpose: To develop the College’s capacity to do international research through encouraging research from junior faculty and staff (75% and above).
Eligibility: Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and Research Associates with five or less years of university experience.
Amount: $1,400 to junior faculty or staff to develop or sustain a program of research on an international topic.
Specifications: To the extent possible, research should have an interdisciplinary focus. There are no restrictions on research methodology for this competition, but proposed activities should be in accordance with university aims of being a world-class research university. Recipient of this award will present research findings at a future “International Connections” session.
Proposals for Priority 2 grants are a 2,000 word narrative of proposed activities that should include:
- Applicant name, departmental affiliation and contact information
- Research questions and methodology
- Plans for dissemination of new knowledge
- Collaborators within and beyond the College who will contribute to the initiative
- A summary budget
Priority 3: Adviser / Student Collaborative Research
Purpose: To develop the College’s capacity to conduct international research on topics of interest to graduate advisers and advisees.
Amount: The maximum is $2,000.
Specifications: Faculty advisers will submit a proposal that will outline an international research collaboration that includes a faculty member and student. Recipients of this award will present research findings at a future “International Connections” session.
Proposals for Priority 3 grants are a 2,000 word narrative of proposed activities that should include:
- Applicant name, departmental affiliation and contact information
- Research questions and methodology
- Plans for dissemination of new knowledge
- A summary budget
Priority 4: International Engagement
Purpose: For members of the College community to engage international partners.
Amount: A maximum of $1,400
Specifications: Activities in this priority may include development of Memoranda of Understanding with international institutions, outreach work with professional organizations, development of student exchange opportunities, or service projects. Recipients of this award will present a synopsis of their work at a future “International Connections” session.
Proposals for Priority 4 grants are a 2,000 word narrative of proposed activities that should include:
- Applicant name, departmental affiliation, and contact information
- Proposed engagement activities
- Statement of activities that will promote sustainability of activities
- A summary budget
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Small Grants Cover Sheet Contents
Name________________________________
Departmental Affiliation____________________________________
Professional Title (Circle or Highlight one) Faculty Staff Student
Campus Address_________________________________
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Campus Phone: __________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
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