Funding for International Initiatives and Activities

The GPS Alliance administers and identifies internal and external funding to support a variety of global initiatives.

Funding for Faculty and Staff

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Funding for Faculty and Staff

International Travel Grants

International Travel Grants are funded by the University of Minnesota central administration to support the internationalization of the University on all campuses through research, teaching, and outreach.

Iceland-Minnesota Travel Fund

The Carol Pazandak Iceland-Minnesota Travel Fund supports faculty and staff from the University of Iceland who propose a visit to the University of Minnesota for the purpose of consulting, visits, or research.

Fulbright Scholar Awards for Faculty and Professionals

The GPS Alliance is the campus representative for the Fulbright Scholar Awards for Faculty and Professionals. Graduate students should contact the UMN Graduate School Fellowship Office for information on Fulbright awards.

Funding for Students

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Funding for Students

Fulbright Fellowship

The purpose of the Fulbright program is to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Students pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Minnesota must apply through the UMN Graduate School Fellowship Office.