International Programs Grants Support
International Programs helps undergraduate and graduate students interested in international fieldwork and research in identifying and pursuing grant opportunities. We provide assistance with various aspects of the application process including setting goals and timelines, reviewing drafts, and managing submissions. We serve students through individual appointments and public workshops throughout the year.
Karen Wachsmuth [1], Academic Programs and Student Services Administrator, provides support for the following internal and external international grants:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grants [2](graduate, professional, alumni);
- Stanley Awards for International Research (undergraduate [3] and graduate [4]);
- Boren Fellowships [5](undergraduate and graduate [5]);
- DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Study Scholarship and Research Grants [6](graduate);
- Global Health Studies Conference Travel Scholarships [7](undergraduate and graduate); and
- Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program [8](Ph.D.), in collaboration with the Division of Sponsored Programs.
Students interested in those grant opportunities should contact Karen at karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu [1], 319-335-1436. Please see the linked grant pages for names of additional advisors for these grants.
In general, students are encouraged to begin their funding searches and applications at least six months to one year in advance. Please contact the grants staff listed on this page as early as possible in order to take full advantage of grant support services.
Other Grant Opportunities
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students seeking funding may use the University of Iowa's Funding Databases [9]. For assistance, please contact Oliva Smith [10], Division of Sponsored Programs, 100 GLH, 319-335-3708. Other resources include the University of Iowa Honors Program [11], Kelly Thornburg [12], Honors Fellowships Director, 319-335-1874. Please see the Undergraduate Student Research webpage [13]for a complete list of undergraduate opportunities.
Graduate and Professional
Graduate and professional students should contact Jennifer Teitle [14]in Graduate Student Services, Division of Sponsored Programs, 403 GLH [15], 319-335-3597. Please consult Jen's blog Grants 4 Hawks [15]for additional graduate grant opportunities.
External Funding Opportunities
- Graduate College External Grants Page: http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/aid-you-can-apply-for/graduate-and-professional-student-resources [16]
- Grants 4 Hawks: http://dspuiowa.wordpress.com/ [17]
- SPIN Database: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spinmain.asp [18]
- UI Grant Bulletin: https://research.uiowa.edu/grantbulletin/all [19]
Internal Funding Opportunities
- Graduate College: http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/aid-you-can-apply-for [20]
- Graduate Student Senate: http://gss.grad.uiowa.edu/ [21]
- Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students: http://ecgps.uiowa.edu/ [22]
- CGRER Student Travel for Field Research: http://www.cgrer.uiowa.edu/student_travel/field_research.htm [23]
- CLAS/Marcus Bach: http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/marcus-bach-graduate-fellowships [24]
International Programs Funding Workshops
International Programs offers many workshops on applying for travel and research grants and crafting successful research proposals during the academic year. These include:
- U.S. Student Fulbright Informational and Essay Workshops
- Stanley Informational and Essay Workshops
- Discipline-specific grants workshops and workshops for individual class sessions by request. Please contact Karen Wachsmuth [1] to schedule a workshop.
Important Information for Applicants Regarding Mandatory Travel Insurance
All students who receive International Programs grants such as the Stanley Awards for international travel, research, or fieldwork must follow UI International Programs Study Abroad travel insurance procedures [25]. Students traveling abroad under the auspices of The University of Iowa are required to purchase the Regents International Health Insurance plan and will be automatically signed up for the coverage and billed for it. The cost is $1.15 per day. Students should make sure to include this expense in the budget section of their grant applications.
Institutional Review Board Approval
Some research projects, involving human subjects, require approval from the University of Iowa's Institutional Review Board. Please see the Institutional Review Board (IRB) information guide [26] for important steps in the IRB review process of proposed research projects. Students are advised to begin this process well in advance, as much as six months to one year in advance.
International Programs' Environmental Efforts
In an effort to become more environmentally conscious, IP is constantly looking for ways to lower energy consumption, reduce paper waste, increase recycling efforts, and be more sustainably-minded. IP encourages faculty and students to be environmentally conscious in their global travels. Please see the Environmental Considerations [27] guide for information about carbon offsetting, sustainable travel, and waste reduction.