Global Affairs Opportunities
Seed Grants for International Activities
Global Affairs, in partnership with UC Davis schools and colleges, Inclusive Excellence and the Office of Research, offers grants of up to $20,000 for innovative and interdisciplinary international research. This year’s priorities include projects involving collaborations with partners in Taiwan, Italy or Queen's University of Belfast. All faculty are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: December 14, 2026
Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement
The Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement at UC Davis honor faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions to global engagement. Nominees must demonstrate significant impact on internationalization through teaching, research, or service, promoting the university's goal of Global Education for All. Two award categories are available: faculty (Academic Senate or Academic Federation) and staff.
Deadline: January 14, 2027
Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Award
The Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Awards at UC Davis, a partnership between Global Affairs and the Academic Senate, recognize instructors dedicated to offering transformative global learning experiences to UC Davis students. These awards celebrate innovative teaching that fosters global awareness, intercultural competencies and collaborative problem-solving among students. Two awardees will be selected: one member of the Academic Senate and one member of the Academic Federation.
Deadline: January 14, 2027
Grants for Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global Affairs, Inclusive Excellence, Sustainability and Grand Challenges announce a new round of grants supporting multidisciplinary collaborations that advance the United Nations' SDGs. Up to three awards of $7,500 will fund innovative projects addressing global challenges through partnerships that engage diverse stakeholders and promote sustainable solutions.
Deadline: January 19, 2027
University of California Opportunities
Davis Humanities Institute: Humanities Labs Call for Proposals
The Davis Humanities Institute invites proposals for Humanities Labs, awarding $50,000 each to two interdisciplinary research teams using arts and humanities methodologies. Two-year projects must engage students and advance curricular innovation, community partnerships, or experiential learning.
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
UC Alianza MX and Autonomous University of Baja California Collaborative Research Call in Applied Sciences
UC Alianza MX and Autonomous University of Baja California invite proposals for collaborative research advancing scientific and technological innovation. Priority areas include advanced manufacturing, biomedical technologies and U.S.-Mexico border energy cooperation, with preference for interdisciplinary projects. The initiative aims to foster lasting partnerships.
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Sponsor: University of California Alianza MX and Autonomous University of Baja California
Open Call for Collaborative Research Proposals 2026: Cinvestav–University of California
Cinvestav and UC Alianza MX invite collaborative applied research proposals in climate and environment, medicine and public health, and semiconductors. UC projects may receive up to $50,000 annually for two years, plus travel support. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged.
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Sponsor: University of California Alianza MX
External Opportunities
Nanyang Technological University’s AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship
Nanyang Technological University's AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers applying AI to scientific discovery across STEM and medicine. Fellows receive up to four years of funding, competitive benefits, an SGD 250,000 research grant, mentorship, and AI resources.
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Adelaide University International Fellows Award (2027-28)
Adelaide University invites UC Davis researchers to apply for its International Fellows Award, supporting four- to eight-week research visits to Australia. Fellows can receive up to AUD $22,000 to advance research collaboration, access facilities and build international partnerships.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Sponsor: Adelaide University, Australia
Sciences Po Paris Visiting Fellowship (2027–28)
Sciences Po invites applications from U.S.-based faculty in the social sciences and humanities for a one-semester visiting fellowship during the 2027–28 academic year. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, teach one course, and engage in research and academic activities.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Sponsor: Sciences Po, France
Sciences Po AI & Society Visiting Faculty Positions (2027–28)
Sciences Po’s Open Institute for Digital Transformations invites applications for two visiting faculty positions focused on AI and society. Scholars will conduct research, teach a course and engage with Sciences Po’s research community. Topics include AI governance, democracy, work and digital transformation.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Sponsor: Sciences Po, France
10th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research
Researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals are invited to ICPvR 2027, May 19–21 in Lima, Peru. Hosted by Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, the conference will highlight advances in malaria research, clinical management, and elimination strategies.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Sponsor: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Research-in-Residence: Global Faculty Opportunity
Gen Next Education invites international faculty to express interest in Research-in-Residence, an eight-week hybrid program connecting faculty and students through collaborative teaching, research mentorship and applied projects. Faculty can contribute thematic masterclasses and project supervision while building academic connections with India. Expressions of interest are now open.
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Sponsor: Gen Next Education, India
DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowships
The DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship supports advanced Ph.D. candidates and recent postdoctoral researchers pursuing AI-related research in Germany. Fellowships fund one- to twelve-month stays, providing €2,800 monthly, insurance and travel support.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, generally at least four months before the intended stay
Sponsor: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD | German Academic Exchange Service), Germany
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program funds research, education and extension projects across six agricultural priority areas. Open to various institutions and individuals, it offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $10 million.
Deadline: Varies by funding area
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S.
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