International Institute Fund for U-M Conferences and Workshops

The International Institute provides funding for conferences and workshops focused on international and area studies. Grants of up to $2,000 are available to graduate and professional school students and faculty for the purpose of planning and conducting research-related conferences, symposia, and workshops in area and international studies. Hybrid and virtual conferences organized by U-M faculty and students will be considered.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Event Focus: Events must be centered on international or area studies. Research with components outside the United States does not automatically qualify as international and area studies. Preference will be given to events with a strong interdisciplinary focus.
• Applicants: Only U-M faculty or graduate students may apply. 
• Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is required for grant approval. 

Application Deadline: Rolling until all allocated funds have been utilized.

Applications must include:

• Detailed budget, including information on other sources of funding sought or confirmed
• A proposal that outlines the planned event