Financial Aid

Center for European Studies - European Union Center Summer Research and Internship Grants

Deadline: mid-February

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia seeks applications from University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students for grants ranging from $5,000 towards summer research or internships. The grants are intended to promote the study of Europe and European integration.

Center for European Studies - European Union Center Summer Research and Internship Grants

Financial Aid

African Studies Center Funding for Research or Internship Support in Africa

Deadline: mid-February

ASC seeks applications from University of Michigan students for a limited number of grants toward summer or semester-long research projects or internships at institutions and businesses in Africa. Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region.

African Studies Center Funding for Research or Internship Support in Africa

Financial Aid

African Studies Center Conference Travel Grants

Deadline: Ongoing

ASC will award up to $500 for domestic and $1,000 for international travel to support Africa-focused conference participation.

African Studies Center Conference Travel Grants

Financial Aid

South African Initiative Office (SAIO) Summer Research Grant

Deadline: Mid-March

SAIO grants fund travel to southern Africa for the purposes of research, creative collaborations, internship opportunities, and community-based or experiential learning projects. Grant recipients are expected to be involved with the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies (DAAS).

South African Initiative Office (SAIO) Summer Research Grant

Financial Aid

International Institute Student Fellowships

Deadline: mid-February

The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Award amounts are up to $5,000.

* This is a highly recommended funding source. Typically one or more MSW students receive funding from this source annually.

International Institute Student Fellowships

Financial Aid

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

Deadline: mid-September

The Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State.

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

Financial Aid

David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships

Deadline: late January

Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Fellowships are made for a minimum of 12 weeks.

David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships

Financial Aid

Institute for Research on Women and Gender Community Scholars Graduate Fellowship

Deadline: early January

This is a four month summer fellowship program. It is intended to support U-M graduate students who are engaged in scholarly research or other creative projects focusing on women, gender or sexuality.

Institute for Research on Women and Gender Community Scholars Graduate Fellowship

Financial Aid

Center for the Education of Women Scholarships and Fellowships

Deadline: late February

Multiple scholarships are awarded annually ranging between $2,000 and $5,000. Four different fellowship funds are available for students planning travel abroad tied to issues of importance to women and/or health-related fields.

Center for the Education of Women Scholarships and Fellowships

Financial Aid

University of Michigan Poverty Research

Deadline: Mid-March

The NPC offers an opportunity for doctoral students to submit research proposals related to preventing and alleviating poverty around the world.

University of Michigan Poverty Research