Funding for International Initiatives and Activities

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.

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.

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.

• Research and Innovation Office Funding Information
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• Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility grants and awards
• UMN Sustainable Development Goals Initiative research grants program
• UMN Libraries funding and grants resources
• China Center Visiting Scholars Initiative

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.

• Learning Abroad Center Scholarships Information
• Graduate School Fellowship Opportunities for Current Students
• University Honors Program Scholarship Information
• China Center Scholarships

• International Student and Scholar Services Funding Information
• Academic and Need-Based Scholarships for New Undergraduates
• UMN Graduate School Funding Information
• China Center Academic Scholarships