September 2025 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!

Upcoming Signature Events

UC Davis Global Learning Fair

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., ARC Ballrooms A&B—UC Davis Campus. Join us at the UC Davis Global Learning Fair to learn about the variety of global opportunities and funding resources available to you. The fair features global leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, global internships, post-graduate global opportunities, funding opportunities and more! Fill out the interest form to receive regular updates.

Global Leadership, Internships and Research

Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This series is open to graduate students and postdocs. Participants can register for workshops with an emphasis on skill development in workplace inclusivity or intercultural teaching and learning for success in intercultural work environments. Workshops can be combined toward a certificate from Global Affairs. Register now.

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GloCal Health Fellowship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The GloCal Health Fellowship is a 12-month mentored research fellowship at one of twenty international partner sites for researchers interested in diseases and conditions in developing countries. Recipients will receive education and training, mentorship and financial support to complete a research project. Apply now for 2026-27. Deadline: September 15.

CIEE's Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 19–July 12, 2026. This funded eight-week internship in Copenhagen places U.S. students with Danish companies focused on environmental sustainability. Interns will compare Danish and U.S. approaches to environmental sustainability through hands-on work and cultural exchange. Funding to cover program cost, airfare and a living stipend will be provided. Apply now. Deadline: November 21.

OECD Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad from 6-26 weeks as part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Co-operative Research Programme. Apply now. Deadline: September 10.

Competitions, Challenges and Funding

UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The annual UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest aims to recognize and celebrate student photography taking place on the many global learning programs offered throughout the year. Top prizes (for all winners and finalists): gift cards ranging from $25-$200. Full details. Deadline: September 30.

Cultural Survival’s Indigenous Youth Fellowship

Cultural Survival’s 2026 Indigenous Youth Fellowship empowers Indigenous youth (ages 18–28) to lead creative, community-driven projects that benefit Indigenous communities, along with opportunities for leadership development. Fellows receive up to $5,000, mentorship and global visibility. Apply. Deadline: September 30.

Lafayette Fellowship Program: One Year of Master’s Study in France

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Lafayette Fellowship, created by the French Embassy in the U.S., celebrates Franco-American friendship by offering one year of fully funded master’s study at leading French universities across eight cities. Alongside their academic coursework, fellows will participate in an immersive leadership development program and receive mentorship. Apply. Deadline: November 30.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

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

Siddall Sheffield Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The University of Sheffield’s Siddall Sheffield Scholarship offers full tuition and a £18,000 (approx. $23,000) stipend for a one-year engineering master’s. Open to talented U.S. students across a range of disciplines—from aerospace to computer science. Apply now. Deadline: January 13.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series 2025

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​September 25, 6 p.m., virtual. Explore topics related to Indigenous Peoples and communities from the Asia-Pacific region in the Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series. The next session’s theme is “The story of achievements and challenges of an indigenous #Puruwa woman in the corporate world: from shyness to empowerment.” Register now.

Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Global Inclusion and Engagement

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 15, 4:15–5:45 p.m., International Center 3119. This workshop is offered as part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will identify core inclusion concepts, definitions and their importance in job searching, the workplace and daily life. Combine this workshop with others in the series to earn a certificate. Register now.

Exploring Global Leadership Opportunities Info Session

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 16, 12–1 p.m., virtual. Curious about how to grow as a global leader? This info session will introduce you to opportunities that help you strengthen your leadership skills, engage across cultures, and reflect deeply on your values and goals—preparing you for a meaningful global career. Register now.

Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Managing Conflict in Intercultural Spaces

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 23, 4–5:30 p.m., virtual. This workshop is offered as part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will reflect on their own conflict style and consider how cultural norms and context contribute to conflict, as well as analyze different conflict scenarios relevant to graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars. Register now.

Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Intercultural Communication

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​November 3, 4–5:30 p.m., virtual. This workshop is offered as part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will define culture and understand skills critical to intercultural learning and communication, analyze how their own culture affects their communication style and preferences and reflect on others' communication norms and preferences. Register now.

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