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The American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) Grant Program offers research grants to U.S. scholars to conduct research on North African topics in Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, or Tunisia. The program provides both short-term grants (1-3 months, up to $6,500) and long-term grants (more than 3 months, up to $15,500), with funding covering airfare and research expenses. AIMS Overseas Research Centers in Oran, Tunis, and Tangier facilitate grants and provide support to scholars. AIMS funds only primary research conducted in the Maghrib region. Graduate students enrolled in M.A. or Ph.D. programs, independent scholars, and faculty in all disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current AIMS members and U.S. citizens. Recipients of AIMS awards in either of the two previous funding cycles are ineligible to apply. All grantees are required to present their research at one of the AIMS Overseas Research Centers or affiliated centers (CEMA in Oran, Algeria; CEMAT in Tunis, Tunisia; TALIM in Tangier, Morocco; or Dar Si-Hmad in Morocco) and submit a written report within one month of completing fieldwork. The program expects full-time research effort and does not support language classes or teaching during the research period. Note: The program is currently on pause for 2026.

AAUW Community Action Grants seek to dismantle barriers to girls' participation in STEM and create a pipeline of diverse talent in these fields. Community Action Grants fund innovative, community-based programs that create pathways for K-12 girls to develop STEM confidence, skills, and identity — encouraging them to pursue STEM higher education and careers. These grants offer up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to helping girls in grades K–12 build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The grants are designed to support programs that provide hands-on learning, mentorship from women in STEM, family involvement, and confidence-building experiences. AAUW is particularly interested in reaching girls from historically underrepresented communities, ensuring that all young women can succeed in STEM fields. Becoming an AAUW grantee means joining a community committed to driving systemic change in STEM through gender equity, offering evolving pathways for collaboration, visibility, and growth beyond just financial support.

AAUW branches and states are uniquely positioned to catalyze change in local communities through their connections, knowledge, and passion as advocates for girls in STEM. AAUW National is offering dedicated funding of up to $10,000 to support branches and states in implementing innovative STEM programming for girls in grades K–12. This grant program is designed to help AAUW branches and states bring STEM to life in their communities through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that spark girls' interest and build their confidence in STEM. The initiative reflects AAUW's commitment to advancing gender equity in STEM by increasing access, retention, and advancement opportunities for girls. Through this initiative, branches and states can foster the next generation of STEM leaders in their own communities. Grantees can create or support engaging programs that expand local impact by reaching more girls or deepening engagement with those already being served, while demonstrating AAUW's mission in action through visible, impactful initiatives that resonate within their communities.

AAUW's International Project Grants foster lasting impact by supporting International Fellowship alumnae who return to their home countries to lead community-based initiatives. These grants empower alumnae to apply their academic expertise and leadership skills to projects that advance gender equity and improve the lives of women and girls. From securing property rights for widows to establishing safe and dignified workspaces for cassava producers, alumnae-led initiatives address urgent and deeply rooted equity challenges. By providing targeted funding, AAUW enables alumnae to drive meaningful, locally grounded change — supporting vulnerable yet resilient communities and creating pathways toward greater opportunity and empowerment for women and girls. The grants are awarded exclusively to AAUW International Fellowship alumnae who have successfully completed their academic programs and all related reporting requirements. Recipients must be the primary project director with control over all programmatic, budgetary, administrative, and editorial decisions, leading projects that have a direct positive impact for women and girls in their community.

Career Development Grants champion gender equity in education and workplaces by investing up to $8,000 in women pursuing a certificate or training program needed to enter, transition into, or advance within fields where they are underrepresented, including but not limited to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and career pathways. Grants fund short-term, accredited programs. AAUW also welcomes applications from women in any field in which women are underrepresented at the leadership level, such as business, law, or STEM fields, who are currently employed and seek executive-level or leadership development training to advance into decision-making roles. AAUW aims to help close the gender gap in underrepresented professions, including in technical and executive leadership roles, by supporting a broad range of career trajectories. AAUW's Career Development Grants place particular emphasis on strengthening women's participation and leadership in STEM and other fields where gender disparities persist, and in programs that lead to tangible employment outcomes or advancement within 6-12 months. Applicants must pursue an accredited certificate or training program in a field where women hold less than 50% representation in the field or in senior positions at a national, regional, or local level. Examples of eligible fields include architecture, engineering, executive leadership or management training, mathematics, natural and physical sciences, technology, and other underrepresented fields such as business, finance, law, and emerging technical or applied trades. Grant funds are payable to grantees only and are disbursed in full, at the beginning of the grant term or at the start of the program. Eligible expenses include tuition, fees, required course materials, transportation assistance, and dependent care. Applications are reviewed and awarded annually on a competitive, rolling basis through three review rounds.

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) Graduate Study Fellowship provides funding for American citizens and permanent residents to pursue graduate studies (Master's or PhD programs) in Belgium for one academic year. The fellowship is designed to foster friendship and educational exchange between Belgium and the United States through higher education opportunities. The fellowship provides a $30,000 stipend and health insurance for a 12-month period of residence in Belgium. Applicants must register in a graduate program at a Belgian university or higher institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through their Bachelor's and Master's degree records. This is a non-renewable grant intended to support a full academic year of study starting in Fall 2026.

The Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out transnational research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries. The fellowship supports advanced research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences for US doctoral candidates who are 'all but dissertation,' and scholars who have earned their PhD or a terminal degree. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or as teams. Six awards of $12,600 each will be granted. The award is for a minimum of 90 days and fellows may travel and carry out research between the period of May 2025 and December 2026. The 90-day travel minimum can be split into multiple trips and does not need to be consecutive. Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which must host a participating Overseas Research Center (ORC). The highest ranking applicant will receive an additional $1,000 Mary Ellen Lane Travel Award toward travel expenses. Fellows must work on their research full-time while traveling on the fellowship. Funding is provided by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

The Curatorial Fellowship is a 10-month program that gives emerging craft curators a platform to explore and test new ideas about craft. The fellowship awards emerging curators $5,000 and provides a platform to explore new curatorial approaches to craft. For the 2026 Curatorial Fellowship, proposals that explore themes of Craft and Community Vitality are welcome, examining how craft builds personal, social, economic, and community well-being, and what role craft could play in solving pressing issues from climate change to natural disasters. The fellowship includes an exhibition budget of $8,000, mentorship from experienced curatorial staff, and support for mounting an exhibition in the Center for Craft's Bresler Family Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Fellows are responsible for creating a comprehensive exhibition checklist, coordinating shipping and installation instructions, writing exhibition labels and didactics, and participating in educational programs.

The Roy Hailey Memorial Education Scholarship supports the professional growth of community association managers through access to CAI's Professional Management Development Program (PMDP). The scholarship covers full tuition for one PMDP course (a $579 value) for managers seeking to earn professional credentials including CMCA, AMS, LSM, and PCAM designations. Established by Pam Bailey and Marc Markel to honor Roy Hailey, a trailblazer in the legal and community association industries, the scholarship has been providing support since 2015 to foster professionalism and excellence in community associations. The scholarship is intended for managers pursuing initial credentials and is not for redesignation or maintenance of existing credentials. It supports both self-paced online and live virtual learning opportunities through CAI's credentialing pathway. The endowment ensures that financial barriers do not prevent qualified managers from progressing in their professional development and achieving prestigious industry designations. Applications are accepted year-round with three review cycles: Spring (deadline March 31), Summer (deadline July 31), and Fall (deadline November 30). The scholarship helps community association managers across the United States advance their education and strengthen the educational pipeline for current and future industry leaders.

The FLAG program offers awards of $7,000 to support the costs of intermediate or advanced language study abroad for University of Chicago undergraduate students. Study programs must be at least 8 weeks in duration of intensive language study (at least 15 hours per week) and located in a setting where the target language is predominantly spoken. Applicants must have completed or tested out of the 103 level of the target language by the program start date, though if a language is not offered on campus, applicants may apply at any level. For French and Spanish language applications, preference will be given to students who have completed some intermediate language study. Special awards for East Asian languages are also available through partnerships with the Center for East Asian Studies, which funds study in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean through specific committees. The program is part of the Summer International Travel Grant (SITG) initiative and is designed to support immersive language learning experiences that complement coursework at UChicago.

The Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago offers annual graduate research and travel grants for Ph.D. students conducting projects in Jewish Studies. These grants support dissertation research travel, materials, and program-related foreign language study in accredited programs. Priority is given to dissertation research travel and materials, followed by foreign language study. Students may combine these awards with funding from other sources, and those receiving FLAS grants can apply for additional funding to cover travel and housing costs. Grant funds must be used by December 12, 2026, and awardees are required to submit a one-page report detailing the use of funds, research progress, and impact by January 8, 2027.

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies offers fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its resources. Fellowships are designed for scholars at all levels of career, starting with PhD candidates (ABD), with a principal focus on ensuring the development of a new generation of scholars. Those early in their careers are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty between appointments and scholars currently not affiliated with a university will also be considered. A fellowship at the Mandel Center provides scholars time to conduct research in the Museum's world-renowned archives, to write, and to participate in programs, all while working in an intimate scholarly environment. Fellows enjoy tailored onboarding meetings and consultations with Mandel Center staff, personal guidance through the Emerging Scholars Publications Program, and regular scholarly presentations and lectures. Fellows have access to approximately 120 million pages of Holocaust-related archival documents, library resources in more than 60 languages, hundreds of thousands of oral history, film, photo, art, artifacts, and memoir collections, and more than 200 million images from the ITS Digital Archive.

The Norway-America Association (NORAM) offers scholarships to U.S. citizens pursuing graduate level studies in Norway. The purpose of the scholarship program is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States, NORAM aims to bring the two countries closer. The scholarship amounts vary up to NOK 40,000, with the size of each individual grant depending on the research subject, purpose, financial need, and the intended length of stay in Norway. Scholarships are limited to full-time graduate-level study in Norway, either exchange programs or full degree programs. The program period must be a minimum length of three months and follows the academic year from August 1st to May 31st. Awards are given one year at a time, and recipients may receive a NORAM scholarship a maximum of twice. Through awarding scholarships to American students and researchers, NORAM invests in the growth of knowledge and understanding and strengthens the ties of friendship between Norway and the United States.

The Love of Learning Grant was established in honor of the Phi Beta Kappa motto, 'love of learning is the guide to life.' This grant program was designed to provide funds to Phi Beta Kappa members who wish to pursue endeavors to continue lifelong learning and advance in their professions. The Society issues a limited number of grants of up to $350 to Phi Beta Kappa members to support their pursuit of professional development. Grants are awarded by lottery and can be used for graduate school application fees, fees for exams, courses, trainings, and certifications, annual membership dues for professional associations, and conference, seminar, or workshop registration. Recipients must use the funds between July 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027. This grant is open to Phi Beta Kappa members of all ages who have a U.S. based mailing address and have not previously received a Love of Learning Grant from the Society.

The WARA Pre-doctoral Fellowship supports U.S. graduate students conducting 2 to 3 months of research in West Africa during the summer. The fellowship is designed for two purposes: preparing a doctoral research proposal or carrying out research related to the completion of another terminal degree program such as MFA or MPH. The program aims to enhance transatlantic exchange and collaboration between U.S. scholars and West African research communities. This competition is open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. institutions of higher education. Priority is given to applicants at the pre-dissertation stage who will be returning to their institution to complete coursework and exams before beginning their fieldwork. Applicants are advised to be conversant in an African language spoken where they will conduct research. The fellowship provides round trip travel to a West African country (not to exceed $2,500) and a stipend of up to $3,500. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist fellows with academic contacts, affiliations, and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow. The program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.

The Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation Master Thesis Grant supports collaborative inter-university cutting-edge research for master's students with top academic credentials. The grant is available for students studying towards an engineering degree (including environmental engineering and scientific design/construction applications), medieval disciplines, or digital humanities at the intersection of medieval disciplines and computer or data science. The grant aims to encourage research collaboration between two universities located in two different countries - the home university of the candidate and a hosting university or research institute. One of the two institutions must be situated and governed in Switzerland. The grant contributes to covering local living costs while the candidate visits the hosting institution in person for the entire period, along with travel costs for economy-class return airfare or train ticket. Applicants are expected to have grade point averages in the top tier (roughly top 10-15%) for their institution. The foundation emphasizes that this is a highly competitive program and will not provide information or justification for acceptance or rejection decisions. The grant cannot be used to cover fees charged by the hosting university, and all hosting-related fees must be waived or covered by the hosting chair or laboratory. The program requires exclusive attendance at the hosting university during the grant period and does not support students enrolled in existing inter-university degree or exchange programs for exchanges between those program universities.

The International House Global Program Fellows internship program selects outstanding graduate students to serve as Global Program Fellows interns. These interns are responsible for self-designed programs and assist with ongoing activities through the Graduate Commons Program. Reflecting the diverse programming at International House, interns are sourced globally, representing all graduate divisions and professional schools at the University of Chicago. Interns report to the Associate Director, Programs & Communications and collaborate with staff, Graduate Fellows, and undergraduate Metcalf Interns. They also work with UChicago and external partners as a team to ensure exceptional diversity of the graduate community connected to International House, actively reaching out to the broader University community. They manage and develop programs and events through the Graduate Commons Program, fostering relationships among graduate students and postdocs. Program areas include internationally-focused public programs through the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, language and culture tables, social programs, professional development opportunities, and health and wellness programs.

The Global Voices Metcalf Internship Program is part of the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program at the University of Chicago, which provides paid, substantive internships exclusively to UChicago students. Global Voices-Metcalf Interns provide public programming support to the International House Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, which presents over 75 internationally-focused public programs each year including music and cultural performances, outreach programs, collaborations with foreign consulates, and forums led by distinguished guest speakers. Interns assist with event planning, scheduling, logistics, coordination, communications, marketing, community outreach, and public relations for the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series. The position involves three main areas of responsibility: Event Creation and Coordination (40%), Communications & Marketing (40%), and Public Outreach/Media Relations (20%). Interns work with venue set-ups, catering, audio-visual services, graphic design, social media management, video recording, and live-streaming of events. The program honors Harold 'Jeff' Metcalf, AM'53, who served as Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and was a long-time member of the International House Board of Governors. The mission aligns with International House's goal to promote cross-cultural understanding, mutual respect, and friendship among students and scholars from all nations and backgrounds. The internship requires regular office hours with some evening and weekend work. Interns receive hands-on experience in event management, communications, marketing, and community engagement while supporting programs that advance cross-cultural understanding and civic discourse on community, national, and world affairs.

The International House Graduate Fellowship Program supports University of Chicago graduate students who will be registered and on campus for the full academic year. Fellows are expected to contribute their unique perspectives and interests to the International House community and become fully engaged in the multi-faceted life of the House through a wide array of activities. Programming includes internationally-focused public programs through the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, language and culture tables and related dining activities, professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, social activities, and a Graduate Mentorship Program in conjunction with the Office of International Affairs. Graduate students can serve as an I-House Graduate Fellow for a maximum of 3 years. Fellows must remain in good academic standing and abide by all rules and policies of International House and the University of Chicago, and must demonstrate ongoing participation in the International House community with quarterly statements highlighting their involvement.

Interdisciplinary Research Week is a unique research opportunity offered by the Center for Advanced Genocide Research to collaborative teams of scholars from different universities, different disciplines, and different countries to meet in person at the Center and work together to address a particular challenge within the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The time together enables teams to intensively discuss their ideas, conduct research with the unique resources at USC, refine their research questions, conceptualize grant proposals, and determine next steps for the future of their project. Teams spend a dedicated week at USC working collaboratively with access to specialized resources including the USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive and other research facilities. The program has supported multiple international research teams since 2014, facilitating groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaborations in genocide studies.

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.