International Funding
International Funding Opportunities
Fulbright Scholar Program
The U.S Fulbright Scholar Program offers approximately 470 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. Fulbright Scholar Liaisons help university faculty apply for opportunities with the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. The Fulbright Scholar Liaison for Brigham Young University is James Mayo. Contact him by email at: james_mayo@byu.edu or by phone at (801) 422-3475.
NIH Fogarty International Center
The NIH's Fogarty International Center supports and facilitates global health research, research training and career development for U.S. and international partners
NSF International Science and Engineering
Most international research and education activities funded as part of NSF disciplinary programs. The Office of International Science and Engineering helps with international funding opportunities
EURAXESS North America
EURAXESS North America links researchers in North America with the European Research Area. They promote researcher mobility and cooperation and assist researchers of all nationalities, all disciplines, and at all career stages.
European Research Council
The European Research Council will fund researchers from anywhere in the world can apply for ERC grants provided the research they undertake will be carried out in a EU Member State or Associate Country.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) supports researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality
United Nations
The United Nations has programs and funds in many countries, including research funds
Global Research Council
The Global Research Council is a virtual organization, dedicated to promoting the sharing of data and best practices for high-quality collaboration among funding agencies worldwide
International Funding for the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Funds individual and collaborative international research in humanities and social sciences
- Spent $24 million across all opportunities
- Pays wage stipend depending on career level
- Grant duration is between 6-12 months
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an advanced degree
- Key characteristics: advancing humanities
- Most of the application deadlines for various fellowships take place in the fall
Contact John Mayo at james_mayo@byu.edu for more info