| Fellowships
for Research Abroad
The Fellowship Office processes applications and, when appropriate, conducts
interviews for several competitions for graduate study abroad. All awards
listed below, except the Thesis Research
Grants, require U.S. citizenship. Applicants should have an outstanding
academic record, a carefully formulated study proposal, flexibility to
adjust to new cultures and educational systems, and a wide range of interests.
Each award has its own additional requirements. Applications are available
from the Fellowship Office.
Offers a variety of
grants for one year of study or research abroad to over 140 countries.
Applicants must have proficiency in the written and spoken language of
the host country. Campus information and applications are available in
May each year for the upcoming academic year.
Campus deadline: September 8, 2008. |
Fulbright
Web Site 
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Campus Information
U of M Fulbright Recipients |
Special
Fulbright Opportunity in Norway |
The University of
Minnesota has a special exchange agreement with the Fulbright Scholarship
Program to offer an award for study at the Norwegian University of Science
and Technology (NTNU) in 2008-09. Graduate students in any field are eligible.
Submit preliminary applications as soon after June 1 as possible, but not later than August 15. |
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Details |
German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
Provides 10 months
of study or research in Germany for advanced graduate students. Applicants
must be 18 to 32. Campus information and applications are available in
July each year for the upcoming academic year.
Campus deadline: September
8, 2008 |
DAAD
Web Site
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U of M DAAD Recipients |
Provides one-year
internships in Asia to persons who have a record of high achievement,
outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest
with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment. Persons from
all fields except Asian Affairs may apply. Applicants must be under 30
when the internship begins. Campus information and applications are available
in June.
Campus deadline: November 1 (If deadline falls on a weekend,
then the following Monday.)
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Luce
Scholars Web Site
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International Thesis Research Grants, including the Myrna G. Smith
International Graduate Fellowship |
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to conduct research abroad
for six weeks to six months.
Deadline: 12 noon, October 1 and March 1* (if deadline
falls on a weekend, then 12 noon the following Monday.)
* For summer or fall research, apply by the March 1 deadline. |
Instructions
Electronic Cover Sheet available September 2, 2008.
Application
Frequently Asked Questions |
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