Global Learning News & Announcements

April 2026 Newsletter

This is a monthly email of global opportunities—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!

Latest News

Now Hiring: Global Learning Hub Student Assistants for 2026–27

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Generate interest in global learning opportunities at UC Davis as part of the Global Learning Hub. Open positions include Peer Ambassadors, Student Assistants and Global Guides. Learn more on our website and apply through Handshake. Deadline: May 5.

Global Aggies Blog: “Learning in London: Paola Simi’s Political Endeavors During Her Quarter Abroad”

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UC Davis student Paola Simi studied at the London School of Economics, examining U.K. and European politics while living in London. She combined coursework, site visits and daily city life to deepen her academic focus and inform her plans for law school and policy research. Read her Global Aggies story.

Study Abroad

University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UCEAP spring 2027 applications open April 15. UCEAP programs offer UC credit and financial aid. Program options include immersion, special focus, language and culture, and internships. Find a UCEAP program.

Connect with UCEAP on Instagram

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Stay updated on exciting study abroad opportunities, application deadlines and helpful tips from past participants. Following UCEAP also gives you access to real student experiences, event announcements and important program updates—all in one place. Stay informed, inspired and ready to take the next step in your global journey.

Global Leadership, Internships and Research

Global Impact Fellows Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Global Impact Fellows Program is a one-year commitment to leading or supporting a student-led initiative that addresses a global+local issue. Students will develop project management, leadership and specialized technical skills in an environment that fosters real autonomy. Apply to the program. Deadline: May 1.

Summer Gender and Health Justice Fellows Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Gender and Health Justice Fellows Program through the UCGHI Center for Gender and Health Justice prepares students to address pressing public health challenges. Fellows participate in a Zoom orientation and complete four online short courses offered in July and August. Apply to the program. Deadline: April 30.

Tokyo University of Agriculture Comprehensive International Education Program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join a hands-on learning program in food, agriculture and the environment at Tokyo University of Agriculture in Japan, July 25–August 3, 2026. Program cost is approximately $650 for UC Davis students; airfare and additional expenses are not included. Apply to the program. Questions? Contact Chelsey Hawes. Deadline: May 11.

Competitions, Challenges and Funding

Falling Walls Labs

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Falling Walls Lab is an international pitch competition for students, early-career researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators across disciplines. Participants present breakthrough ideas in three minutes, answering: Which wall will your research break? Winners will be invited to the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin in November. Apply to the program. Deadline: April 22.

Youth4Climate Solutions

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions is a global innovation challenge for youth and youth-led organizations working on climate action projects. Participants can apply for funding to implement proposals at the local, national or regional level through Connect4Climate. Deadline: April 30.

University of Birmingham AI Safety Research Experience Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Computer science students are invited to apply for an eight-week AI Safety and Security research program at the University of Birmingham beginning June 22, 2026. Participants work on high-impact AI research. Scholarships of up to £5,000 cover program fees and on-campus accommodation. Apply to the program. Deadline: May 1.

Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellowships

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​These nine-month fellowships offer research opportunities in India for recent graduates (minimum bachelor’s degree required) and graduate students pursuing master’s or Ph.D. degrees. Campus Deadline: September 2026.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Fulbright U.S. Student Program–Program Overview

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 15, 12–1:00 p.m., virtual. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities in approximately 150 countries for U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors, alumni or current graduate students. Prestigious Scholarship Advisor Scott Palmer will provide an overview of the program and application process. Register for the info session.

Global Impact Fellows Info Session

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 21, 12:30–1:15 p.m., virtual. Join us to learn about the Global Impact Fellows program, a one-year opportunity to lead or support student-led projects addressing global and local issues. Learn how the program builds skills in project management, leadership and technical fields. Fellows are eligible for project funding. Register for the info session.

Peace Corps Info Session

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 28, 4:10–5 p.m., South Hall 114. Learn about opportunities to volunteer with the Peace Corps. Volunteers live and work alongside community members in nearly 60 countries, supporting locally prioritized projects in education, health, environment, agriculture, economic development and youth development. Register for the info session on Handshake.

UC Davis SDG Symposium

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 30, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., International Center. The inaugural SDG Symposium addresses limited awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while building participants’ capacity to pursue actionable change in their current and future work. Interested in attending and/or volunteering at the SDG Symposium? Fill out the interest form.

Exploring AI, Mental Health, and Cultural Perspectives in Student Life Workshop

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May 6, 5–6:30 p.m., virtual. Join students from across the Pacific Rim for a virtual discussion on AI, mental health and cultural perspectives in student life. Engage in dialogue on key themes and reflect on their impact across contexts. Register for the workshop. Space is limited to 10 undergrads; first-come, first-served. Deadline: April 22.

Global Aggies Graduation Celebration

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 2, 2–5 p.m., International Center Lobby. Graduating soon? Capture the moment at our graduation celebration, hosted by UC Davis Global Affairs. Drop in, snap some pics and make your cap uniquely yours. It’s time to celebrate your global learning achievements! RSVP to the event.

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