International

American Academy in Rome - Rome Prize

The American Academy in Rome provides support for residential humanities or fine arts fellowships in Rome for emerging artists and scholars in the early or middle stages of their careers. Awardees of six-month and 11-month fellowships receive stipends of $13,000 and $26,000, respectively; room and board; and an office or studio. Deadline: November 1

American-Scandinavian Foundation - Academic Fellowships and Grants

The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships of up to $23,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Over $300,000 is available. Deadline: November 1

Asian Cultural Council - Fellowships and Grants in Asian Art, Religion, and Humanities

The Asian Cultural Council offers awards in the performing and visual arts, primarily by providing individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel and creative work in the U.S. Grants are also awarded to Americans engaged in similar activities in Asia and to arts organizations and educational institutions for specific projects of particular significance to Asian-American cultural exchange. Deadline: November 1

Blakemore Foundation - Asian Art, Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study and Refresher Grants

The Blakemore Foundation supports Language Grants for those pursuing academic, professional or business careers that involve a modern East or South East Asia language. The Blakemore Foundation also supports Asian Art Grants to support programs, exhibits, or publications to improve understanding of Asian fine arts in the U.S. Deadline: December 30

Calgary Institute for the Humanities - Visiting Research Fellowships

The Calgary Institute for the Humanities supports residential study and research fellowships at the University of Calgary to explore human reality and experience in a variety of disciplines guided by literature, history, and philosophical analysis and reflection. Awards are for four months to one year and are primarily intended for established scholars on sabbatical or release-time leave to provide the opportunity for a research visit to the institute. Deadline: October 28

Canadian Embassy - Doctoral Student Research Award

This sponsor supports social science research that contributes to a better understanding of Canada, its relationship with the U.S., and its international affairs. Grants of up to $10,000 support doctoral research in Canada. Priority is given to projects focusing on Canada-U.S. relations issues such as border security, trade and economics, and the environment, as well as Canada-focused projects on strengthening social foundations, building a robust 21st century economy, and restoring Canada's role of pride and influence in the world. Deadline: December 1

Canadian Embassy - Faculty Enrichment Program for Course Development

This program provides up to $6,000 to tenure-track faculty who are developing or modifying a course that has substantial Canadian content. Priority is for projects focusing on Canada-U.S. relations issues such as border security, trade and economics, and the environment, as well as Canada- focused projects on strengthening social foundations, building a robust 21st century economy, and restoring Canada's role of pride and influence in the world. Deadline: December 1

Canadian Embassy - Research Grant Program

This program provides up to $15,000 to assist scholars planning to write an article-length manuscript and who report their findings in scholarly publications to enhance the status of Canadian Studies in the U.S. Eligible areas are: the social sciences, business, journalism, environment, humanities, law, and trade, all with relevance to Canada or in the context of its bilateral or North American relationships. Deadline: November 1

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation - Doctoral Fellowships

The Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation offers $15,000 fellowships for doctoral candidates who are non-Republic of China citizens and who are enrolled in an accredited university in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, or South America. Applicants must be writing dissertations in the field of Chinese studies in the humanities and social sciences. Deadline: October 15

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation - Fellowship Grants

The Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation provides funding for research on Chinese studies in the humanities and social sciences. Fellowships include: Scholar Grants of up to $40,000 for full professors and associate professors and Junior Scholar Grants of up to up $30,000 for postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors without tenure. Deadline: October 15

Council for International Exchange of Scholars - Fulbright European Union Scholar-in-Residence Program

This program supports the strengthening of European Union affairs by bringing European scholars to U.S. campuses to give guest lectures, conduct seminars, consult faculty and students on research, engage in collaborative study, and provide outreach to neighboring institutions and the local community. Deadline: October 17

Council for International Exchange of Scholars - Fulbright International Education Administrators Program

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars supports international education professionals and senior university administrators in two, three week summer seminars in Germany, Japan, or Korea. Seminars introduce participants to the society, culture, and higher education systems of these countries through campus visits, meetings with foreign colleagues and officials, attendance at cultural events, and briefings on education. Deadlines: varies from November 1 to February 1, 2012

Council for International Exchange of Scholars - Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

This program is looking to bring scholars and professionals from abroad to U.S. colleges and universities that infrequently or never have the opportunity to host visiting scholars. In addition to teaching courses, scholars give campus-wide and community lectures, help initiate international programs, and contribute to curriculum development. Deadline: October 17

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service - German Studies Research Grant

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service provides grants to promote the study of cultural, political, historical, economic and social aspects of modern and contemporary German affairs from an inter- and multi-disciplinary perspective. Awards will range from $1,500 to $2,500. Deadline: November 1

Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation - Venetian Research Program

This program awards up to $19,900 for a full academic year support of pre- and postdoctoral research in Venice on the history of Venice and the Venetian Empire. Areas of interest include: archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, law, literature, music, political science, religion and theater. Deadline: December 15

Folger Shakespeare Library - Research Fellowships

The Folger Shakespeare Library provides six to nine-month residential fellowships of up to $50,400 for research in fields appropriate to the Folger's collection. Areas of interest include: British and European literary, cultural, political, religious, and social history of the 15th to 18th centuries. Deadline: November 1

Fyssen Foundation – Grant Program

The Fyssen Foundation awards grants for the training and support of postdoctoral researchers who are working in psychology, neurobiology, anthropology, ethnology, human paleontology and archaeology. Awards assist French scientists who wish to work abroad and foreign researchers who wish to work in France. Deadline: October 31

German Studies Association - Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies

This program supports 12 months of comparative and interdisciplinary study in the economic, political and social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs at Freie Universitat in Berlin. This program supports scholars in all social science and humanities. Deadline: December 1

International Research and Exchanges Board - Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO)

This program provides grants of up to nine months to masters-level, professional, predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars for research at institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia. U.S. scholars in policy research and development, and cross-disciplinary studies are encouraged to apply. Deadline: November 16

National Science Foundation - East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI)

NSF provides U.S. graduate students with first-hand research experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore or Taiwan; introduction to science and science policy infrastructure of respective location; and orientation to the country's culture and language. Goals are to introduce students to East Asia/Pacific laboratory research and to initiate personal relationships to enable future collaborations. Institutes last about eight weeks, except for Japan, which lasts ten weeks. Deadline: November 9

National Science Foundation - International Collaboration in Chemistry between U.S. Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad

NSF is seeking proposals in the area of sustainable chemistry. Examples of sustainable chemistry focus areas include but are not limited to: new chemistry that will replace rare, expensive and/or toxic chemicals and nanomaterials with earth abundant, inexpensive and benign chemicals and nanomaterials; new chemistry to economically recycle chemicals that cannot be replaced, such as phosphorus and the rare earth elements; new chemistry to convert non-petroleum based sources of organics to feedstock chemicals; new environmentally friendly chemical reactions and processes that require less energy, water, and organic solvents than current practice. Approximately $10 million is available to support up to 40 awards. Deadlines: November 4 (preliminary proposals); January 11, 2012 (proposals)

National Science Foundation - Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research (MWN)

NSF supports projects involving collaborations in materials research among U.S. researchers and colleagues in participating countries/regions. Overseas investigators request funds from the counterpart funding organization in their country/region to support their part in collaboration. Projects should offer students and junior researchers opportunities to participate in international research and education and to integrate research and training activities. Deadline: November 10

United States-Japan Foundation - Grant Programs

The United States-Japan Foundation supports cooperation between the U.S. and Japan through three programs: Communication/Public Opinion funds projects that raise awareness and address issues that affect bilateral relations and stimulate quality media coverage of relevant issues; Pre-college Education supports improved instruction about Japan in U.S. schools and the U.S. in Japanese schools through creative curriculum development and teacher training; and U.S. Japan Policy funds projects in such areas as security, trade relations, environmental protection, energy, science and technology. Deadline: December 15 (letters of intent); January 31 (invited full proposals)

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