For Incoming MIRS-REEES Students
Applicants to the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) - REEES specialization will be considered for the following awards. A separate application is not necessary. There is no citizenship restriction. Awardees will be notified by April.
CREES Incoming Student Award
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) Incoming Student Award provides support for tuition and fees from $10,000 - $20,000 for an outstanding incoming MIRS-REEES student.
Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) Master’s Fellowship
The WCEE Master’s Fellowship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming MIRS-REEES student. The award covers two years of tuition and health care, in addition to a $30,000 stipend for each year.
Stefan Augustyniak Fellowship in Polish Studies
The Stefan Augustyniak Fellowship in Polish Studies provides support for tuition and fees from $10,000 - $20,000 to excellent MIRS students engaging in research and training in Polish studies at the University of Michigan. The award is provided by the Copernicus Center for Polish Studies (CCPS). Current MIRS-REEES students are also eligible for the fellowship but must submit an application.
Armenian Studies Fellowships
The Center for Armenian Studies (CAS) offers Armenian Studies Fellowships to incoming graduate students who expect to focus their graduate studies on themes relevant to Armenian studies. CAS expects its fellows to participate in the center’s organized and sponsored activities, such as lectures, community events, symposia, workshops, and conferences.
Summer and Conference Travel Funding
CREES Summer Funding
Deadline: March 1
CREES supports the following grants, which are part of the Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe & Eurasia:
- CREES Research, Internship, and Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grants
- Vera Andrushkiw Ukrainian Research Grants
Conference Travel Grants
Deadline: Rolling
Conference Travel Grants
Other Funding Sources
- CEW+ Funding
- International Institute Fellowships and Grants
- Office of Financial Aid
- Rackham Funding Resources
FLAS Fellowships
The federal government cancelled funding for FLAS. This application will not be open for the foreseeable future. To be notified if this or other programs become available, please join our Fellowships & Grants listserv to receive the most up to date announcements. Subscribe to Fellowships & Grants updates.
Other Resources
Travel Policy
All U-M students traveling abroad for university-related purposes must follow the U-M Travel Policy. For details, please see the International Institute Travel Policy.
