- Travel Policy
- Boren Fellowships for International Study
- Boren Scholarship for International Study
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
- Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowships
- International Institute Fund for U-M Conferences and Workshops
- International Institute Student Fellowships
- Luce Scholars Program
- US/ED Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships
The International Institute Student Fellowships (IISF) 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.
Application Deadline
February
The II Student Fellowships Application includes applications for several fellowships, including some from II centers. The IISF Application must be used to apply for any of the following awards:
- Rackham International Research Award
- Global Individual Grant (formerly II Individual Fellowship)
- African Studies Center Funding for Research or Internship Support in Africa
- Center for Armenian Studies Summer Research Grants
- Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Tinker Field Research Grants for Graduate Students
- Weiser Center for Europe & Eurasia Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe & Eurasia
- William A. and Shirley P. Yolles Graduate Fund for Research on Humanitarianism
- Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Boyce Family Caribbean Studies Grant
Please note: Eligibility requirements for specific awards vary, which applicants must carefully review prior to applying.
Application Components
- one recommendation letter
- statement of purpose
- project expense sheet
- resume or curriculum vitae
- U-M transcript
- letter of invitation or description of in country resources
Eligibility Criteria
- U-M Ann Arbor student, regardless of citizenship, enrolled in a degree program.
- Students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible
- Student must return to campus for at least one term prior to graduation
- All travel must follow current guidelines, which are detailed in the International Institute Travel Policy.
Reporting Requirements
Grantees will be required to provide a brief report outlining the experience within one month of their return to the United States. Grantees are also encouraged to write an article or submit photographs (or both) to be considered for publication in International Institute materials. Additional requirements may apply depending on award.
Advising
Advisors are available by appointment throughout the fall and winter semesters.
Selection Process
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: feasibility, relevance to degree program, relevance to career goals, record of academic achievement, and overall quality of the application. The International Institute does not provide feedback to applicants on the quality of their proposals, nor provide applicants with evaluators' comments. Results expected to be announced by the end of April.
Contact
After careful review of the information above, interested applicants should schedule a fellowships advising appointment or contact iifellowships@umich.edu with questions.
