The Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota is currently seeking proposals for an all-University grant program for faculty and graduate/professional students to promote major international research and scholarly initiatives with global visibility. The focus of the program in the 2010-2012 biennium is the region of Latin America and the Caribbean and/or the issue of the Impact of Urbanization in a global context. The two themes need not be related.
The Global Spotlight is the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance’s initiative to support and highlight international scholarly initiatives at the University.
Call for Proposals have been issued in the following categories:
Faculty:
- International Research Major Grants
- International Research Seed Grants
Graduate and Professional Students:
- Doctoral Dissertation International Research Grants (post-preliminary oral exam students)
- Master’s, Professional, or Doctoral (pre-preliminary oral exam students) International Research Grants
Program Goals
- Highlight existing strengths of the University
- Build on cross-border and cross-disciplinary relationships
- Educate and inform the University and local community
- Identify and provide funding for targeted research and other scholarly initiatives
- Increase the University’s visibility and stature around the world
Proposal Due Dates and Timeline
International Research Major Grants
Letter of Intent — October 14, 2011
Full Proposals (by invitation only) — January 13, 2012
International Research Seed Grants — December 2, 2011
Doctoral Dissertation International Research Grants — December 2, 2011
Master’s, Professional, or Doctoral Students International Research Grants — December 2, 2011
Grants to be announced — April 2012
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