There are lots of opportunities for UM graduate student funding for abroad experiences. Below is a list of U-M offices with funding opportunities. Other important resources include:
- Your UM School or College
- Department or degree program
- International office within your school/college
- Professors
- Foreign Language departments
U-M Offices That May Have Funding for U-M Graduate Students
U-M International Institute | The International Institute has the most comprehensive listing of all U-M funding sources for international educational activities. It includes International Institute Fellowships (for internships, research, theses, dissertations; available for all students, including non-U.S. citizens) and IIE-Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays Fellowships. |
Area Studies Centers |
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Center for the Education of Women | Grants for women who propose research on women's issues (also available to undergraduates). CEW also offers a fellowship for graduate students pursuing fieldwork or research in South or Southeast Asia. |
Rackham Fellowships Office |
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The Ginsberg Center | Offers grants for individuals or groups doing internships or research with a service, social justice or “community-based” focus. See Fellowships as well as Student Resources. |
William Davidson Institute – Student Projects & Internships | Offers several grant and internship programs for graduate students. |
Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship (administered by the International Center) | In the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg's experience at Michigan, the Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship will allow selected students to take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world. Can be found on MCompass. Search Scholarship Programs: "Wallenberg." |
Check out Tips for Funding Graduate International Internships for more information.