Fulbright Scholar Program Grants are made to U.S. Citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Since the program's inception in 1946, more than 250,000 participants - chosen for their leadership potential - have had the opportunity to observe each other's political, economic and cultural institutions. MSU faculty interested in pursuing a Fulbright Grant may contact Caryn Lindsay (507-389-1281).
Fulbright-Hays Awards from the U.S. Department of Education
Higher Education for Development
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) - grants for both individuals and institutions
U.S. Department of Education, International Programs Directory
The Foundation Center - non-profit library of foundations
The Scholar Access Grant from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Global Studies Program is awarded to postsecondary faculty members and instructional staff wishing to incorporate international and global content into their courses.
International Visiting Research Fellowship - Provided by the University of Sydney in Australia. This program allows researchers from the US, and around the world, to spend a period of up to 12 weeks conducting collaborative research at the University of Sydney.
Seminars International: A travel consulting organization created in 1968, Seminars International serves the needs of educational groups who seek to enhance their programs through travel.
STA Travel can assist with domestic and international group travel.
CAPA is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1972 which specializes in education abroad program development for U.S. institutions of higher education. With international program centers in London, Paris, Florence, Sydney, Madrid and Costa Rica, they are fully equipped to meet the needs of institutions, students and faculty.
School for International Training (SIT): SIT offers a variety of programs for working professionals who wish to enhance their careers and accelerate their professional development through distance education, graduate or continuing education programs, short courses and summer classes.
CIEE facilitates International Faculty Development Seminars around the world, featuring lectures, site visits, and discussions with overseas academics and colleagues. Recent programs dealt with contemporary Arab culture in Jordan, the legacy of war in Cambodia and Vietnam, insitutions of globalizations in Belgium, and an examination of public health issues and initiatives in Uganda. MSU faculty qualify for discounts because of our CIEE institutional membership!
