Global Learning News & Announcements

November 2026 Grad Newsletter

This is a monthly email of global opportunities for grad students—on campus, online, in our region and around the world—as well as grants and scholarships. Contact us to learn more, get advising or attend one of our events.

Global Leadership, Internships and Research

EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​July 5–August 27, 2027. Spend eight weeks conducting hands-on research in Switzerland through EPFL’s 2027 Summer Research Program. Open to students in life sciences and related fields, the program offers laboratory experience within leading research groups and an immersive introduction to scientific research at EPFL. Deadline: November 15.

Technical University of Munich Practical Research Experience (TUM PREP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Work alongside TUM scientists in small research teams on a hands-on research project through TUM PREP. The program includes accommodation support, a €1,000 scholarship, orientation and program activities, plus opportunities to connect with local students through the TUM Buddies program. Deadline: November 15.

Ocean Futures Fellowship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This 12-month, fully remote fellowship prepares emerging ocean professionals to address global ocean challenges through training, mentorship and professional development, with a monthly stipend. Fellows build leadership skills, advance ocean literacy and support UN Sustainable Development Goal 14. Deadline: November 17.

DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Professional

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​RISE Professional offers funded summer research internships in Germany for master’s and Ph.D. students in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth science and engineering. Participants receive a scholarship and stipend to help cover living expenses while gaining hands-on research experience. Deadline: November 30.

World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Policy Board

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Help shape the youth-led vision for policy activities within the WFF Youth Initiative and Youth Assembly. Applicants ages 18–35 who can commit approximately 25 hours per month are eligible to apply. Deadline: November 30.

Humboldt Internship Program in Berlin

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This program offers research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across fields including biology, chemistry, social sciences, cultural studies, physics and entrepreneurship. Students apply to a specific project and submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation. Scholarships are available to help cover the program fee. Deadline: December 5.

Chateaubriand Fellowship Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Embassy of France invites Ph.D. students at U.S. institutions to conduct four to nine months of research in France in STEM and health, humanities or social sciences. Fellowships include a stipend, airfare and health insurance. Deadline: January 18.

World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Programme

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​WHO offers students and recent graduates hands-on experience supporting global health initiatives across areas such as public health, communications, research and policy. Internships last 6–24 weeks and may include a living allowance for eligible participants. Opportunities are posted throughout the year.

Competitions, Challenges and Funding

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Universities for Goal 13 Competition

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Have a bold idea to tackle climate change? UC Davis student teams can develop innovative solutions advancing climate action, clean energy and the energy transition. Compete for mentorship, international recognition, $10,000 and the opportunity to present your solution at the UN General Assembly. Deadline: November 13.

CIEE's Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 17–July 10, 2027. This funded eight-week internship in Copenhagen places U.S. students with Danish companies focused on environmental sustainability. Interns gain hands-on experience while comparing Danish and U.S. approaches to sustainability. Funding covers program costs, airfare and a living stipend. Deadline: November 20.

UC Noyce Initiative Graduate Fellowship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Graduate students conducting research addressing global challenges can explore the UC Noyce Initiative Fellowship. The two-year fellowship supports research in computational health, quantum sciences and cybersecurity and privacy with $150,000 in funding, mentorship and professional development. Open to graduate students in their second year and beyond. Deadline: November 23.

SMART (Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation) Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Scholarship recipients receive full tuition and fees, a $30,000–$46,000 stipend, up to $1,200 for health insurance and up to $1,000 for books. The award also includes a paid summer internship and employment with the Department of War upon graduation. Deadline: December 1.

Switzer Fellowship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This fellowship awards $18,000 to graduate students across the U.S. who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to environmental improvement. Fellows also receive leadership training, career support and access to a network of more than 800 environmental leaders. Deadline: November 14.

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Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications are open for this fellowship, which provides a stipend for one academic year of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three years of language study by the start of the grant. Deadline: December 30.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Communicating with Compassion

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​November 16, 4:15–5:45 p.m., virtual. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will define microaggressions, examine how they can reinforce stereotypes and discrimination and identify strategies for addressing and reducing their impact.

GoinGlobal Student Training​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

November 17, 1–2 p.m., virtual. As a UC Davis student, you have free access to GoinGlobal, a career platform with job search tools and resources for opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Join this live training session to learn how to make the most of the platform.

Student Sustainability Career Fair

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​November 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Student Community Center, MPR. Explore volunteer, internship, part-time and full-time opportunities with mission-driven organizations advancing sustainability and environmental justice. Meet recruiters, build your professional network and discover ways to make an impact. All majors are welcome. Hosted by ASUCD and the Career Center.

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