November 2022 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - November 2022
Funding, opportunities, announcements, and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
Global Affairs Opportunities
Seed Grants for International Activities
Global Affairs partners with UC Davis schools and colleges to offer grants of up to $20,000 to support international research, spur future collaborations and stimulate external funding. We encourage faculty of all ranks and titles to submit proposals. This year we will focus two seed grants on CAMPOS or CAMPSSAH scholars (past and present); and one seed grant on research collaboration with Taiwan, funded by the UC Davis-Taiwan Collaborative Research Fund, in memory of former chancellor Larry Vanderhoef.
Deadline: December 13, 2022
Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement
The Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement recognize individual faculty and staff members for their outstanding international engagement in carrying out the university’s teaching, research and service missions. There are two categories of awards: faculty (Academic Senate or Academic Federation) and staff.
Deadline: January 9, 2023
Grants for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Global Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Grand Challenges have partnered to offer grants to promote multidisciplinary collaborations focused on one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, we expect to fund up to five awards of up to $7,500. One award will go to a proposal focused on climate change. Another will go to a proposal focused on ensuring equal opportunity and reducing inequalities of outcomes, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action (SDG 10.3). One award is for CAMPOS/CAMPSSAH scholars. The final two awards are open to those focused on any of the 17 SDGs.
Deadline: January 9, 2023
Excellence in Teaching of Study Abroad Awards
The Excellence in Teaching of Study Abroad Award recognizes the commitment of instructors who design and teach Study Abroad programs and make international experiences accessible to all UC Davis students. The selection committee members will review all nominees. Two awardees will be selected: one member of the Academic Senate and one member of the Academic Federation.
Deadline: January 9, 2023
UC Davis Opportunities
The World Needs Your Ideas to Achieve Zero Hunger! International Student Challenge
Applications are open for undergraduate and graduate students to collaborate on solutions to hunger and malnutrition through the International Student Challenge to Achieve Zero Hunger. UC Davis students will have the chance to work with other students from around the world to identify solutions to global hunger and malnutrition in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Final videos will be shared internationally.
Deadline: November 11, 2022
Apply to Teach a First-Year Seminar, Global Learning
First-Year Seminars allow instructors to explore their intellectual interests in a small class format while promoting intellectual exchange, critical thinking and community. Global Learning seminars allow students to explore cultural diversity and/or learn about global challenges and how they are addressed while developing awareness and critical thinking skills that will help them thrive in an interconnected world. Explore the program eligibility guidelines and contact Kate Andrup Stephensen at fys@ucdavis.edu for more information.
Deadline: January 6, 2023, for spring quarter 2023
France-Berkeley Fund Awards
The France-Berkeley Fund invites applications for up to $12,000 in seed funding for new collaborations between faculty and research scientists at UC Davis and their counterparts in France. There is a required campus match of up to $8,000 per award, with home departments confirming a monetary contribution equivalent to 1/3 of the total grant request. For more information, contact Ahmad Hakim-Elahi, executive director, sponsored programs at ahakimelahi@ucdavis.edu.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Rx One Health Field Institute 2023
The Rx One Health Field Institute is a transformative field-based experiential learning course focused on One Health core competencies for graduate students and early career professionals from all disciplines. In 2023, Rx One Health will take place in California from June 18 - July 1, 2023. Biodiverse and magnificent landscapes will provide a backdrop for immersive One Health learning! Applications are now open, and a limited number of partial and full scholarships are available.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
External Opportunities
U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Grants
U.S. faculty members and administrators are eligible to apply for partnership awards that deepen existing or establish new U.S.-Kazakhstan university partnerships in agriculture, renewable energy, IT and/or other STEM fields, or strengthen the capacity and professionalization of Kazakhstani institutions in enhancing good governance, financial planning, and management. Register to attend the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Fair on November 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. For more information about the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Grants, view a recording of the informational webinar.
Fulbright Opportunities
Ask Us Anything: Fulbright Scholar Program 2024-25
November 14, 2022 Register to attend an interactive session to learn more about things you can do now to prepare for a successful Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application for 2024-25. Program staff will discuss the application & selection process and answer your questions.
Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Seminar
UC Davis staff members are encouraged to consider applying for IEA Seminars to forge empowering connections with counterparts in other countries. In these intensive two-week visits, participants learn about the host country’s education system and establish networks of U.S. and international colleagues.
France and Germany Deadline: February 1, 2023
Global Events and Programs
Global Affairs Events
UC Davis Global Learning Showcase
November 15–17, 2022 UC Davis students are invited to come learn about a variety of global opportunities and funding resources. The showcase is comprised of 30+ info sessions and presentations—in person and virtually—about global leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, global internships, post-graduate global opportunities, funding for global learning programs and more.
International Connections Reception
March 9, 2023 Save the date for a celebration with globally engaged faculty, staff and scholars. We will announce the winners of the Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement and Excellence in Teaching of Study Abroad Awards and acknowledge the recipients of Seed Grants for International Activities and Grants for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Affairs Co-Sponsored Events
Prospects for Ukraine's Future: Russia's War and its Consequences
November 18, 2022 Join Paul D'Anieri, professor of political science and public policy at UC Riverside, for a talk on the prospects for Ukraine's future. He has been researching Russia-Ukraine relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
8th Annual Global Tea Initiative Colloquium: Tea and Value
January 19, 2023 The Global Tea Initiative for the Study of Tea Culture and Science at UC Davis announces its 8th annual colloqium: Tea and Value. What do we value and how do we value it? Save the date for this all day, in-person event.
UC Davis Events
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Open House
November 18, 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UC Davis will host an Open House at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Join participants for a presentation from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Program, and to experience the Young, Gifted and Black Exhibit. Swag, prizes and refreshments will be available following the program.
2022 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
December 2, 2022 Register to attend the 7th Annual UC Davis Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, hosted by the Center for Educational Effectiveness. This year's conference themes include diversity, equity and inclusion, research methods, active learning (student collaboration, student engagement methods) and teaching with technology.
Community Events
Gun Violence and Extremism
November 16, 2022 The Davis Phoenix Coalition, UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations-Community and Regional Engagement, the Campus Community Book Project, and the Davis Chapter of Moms Demand Action will hold a presentation and discussion with Dr. Garen Wintemute, M.D., M.P.H., on the topic of gun violence and extremism in the U.S. at the International House Davis.
Global Spotlights
Global Affairs Leaders Elected to Serve National Leadership Positions for NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Joanna Regulska, vice provost and dean of Global Affairs, and Zachary Frieders, executive director of the Global Learning Hub within Global Affairs, were recently elected to key leadership positions with NAFSA: Association of International Educators. NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
New General Manager Appointed for UC Davis Chile Life Sciences Innovation Center
The UC Davis Chile Life Sciences Innovation Center within Global Affairs has appointed Juan Ladrón de Guevara as general manager.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (October 1-31, 2022)
- Federal University of Itajubá | Brazil
- German Consulate–Bavarian parliamentarians | Germany
- National University of Singapore | Singapore
- National Geriatric Hospital of Vietnam and Hanoi Medical University | Vietnam
Recent International Agreements Signed (October 1-31, 2022)
- Universidad de Concepción | Chile
- Chuo University | Japan
- Tokyo University of Agriculture-NODAI | Japan
- Tokyo University of Science | Japan
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | South Korea
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.
- Share your global opportunities, events and announcements in a future issue of the Global Engagement Insider.