October 2024 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - October 2024
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, in partnership with UC Davis schools and colleges, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Research, announces grants of up to $20,000 for innovative and interdisciplinary international research. This year’s focus includes funding for CAMPOS or CAMPSSAH scholars and collaborations with Taiwan and/or Italy.
Deadline: December 13, 2024
Grants for Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Global Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Grand Challenges and Sustainability announce grants to promote multidisciplinary collaborations advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Up to five grants of $7,500 will support innovative projects addressing global challenges. These grants foster partnerships that engage diverse stakeholders and promote sustainable solutions.
Deadline: January 8, 2025
Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement
The Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement at UC Davis honor faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions to global engagement. Nominees must demonstrate significant impacts on internationalization through teaching, research, service or promoting the university's goal of Global Education for All. Two award categories are available: faculty (Academic Senate or Academic Federation) and staff.
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Awards
The Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Awards, a partnership between Global Affairs and the Academic Senate, recognize instructors who are dedicated to offering transformative global learning experiences to UC Davis students. These awards celebrate innovative teaching that fosters global awareness, intercultural competencies and collaborative problem-solving among students. Two awardees will be selected: one member of the Academic Senate and one member of the Academic Federation.
Deadline: January 12, 2025
External Opportunities
VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship
VentureWell aims to foster diverse and inclusive innovation in STEM through its 28-year commitment to advancing entrepreneurship and technology. The Ecosystem Futures Fellowship supports higher education leaders in developing STEM, innovation and entrepreneurship growth plans focused on environmental sustainability, social impact and inclusive innovation, with $35,000 in funding per team.
Deadline: October 23, 2024
Sponsor: VentureWell, United States
China-U.S. Scholars Program Grants for Conference Participation and Research Travel
Open to scholars and students in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Conference presentations and research travel should relate to China studies and/or China-U.S. relations. Citizens and permanent residents of China, Hong Kong SAR and the United States can apply.
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Sponsor: Institute for International Education, United States
Exploring Quantum Information in Chemical Systems: NSF-UKRI/EPSRC Lead Agency Opportunity
The U.S. NSF and UKRI invite faculty to collaborate on groundbreaking research in Quantum Information in Chemical Systems through a joint funding call in FY2025. This opportunity allows faculty to submit a single proposal for streamlined review, fostering impactful transatlantic partnerships and advancing cutting-edge research.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: Late November 2024
Full Proposal Deadline: February 2025
Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation and UK Research and Innovation
NSF ANR Chemistry Lead Agency Funding Opportunity on Sustainable Chemistry
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the French National Research Agency (ANR) have established a collaboration framework for sustainable chemistry research, focusing on catalysis with earth-abundant elements.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: March 4, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline: June 2, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation and French National Research Agency
Global Events and Programs
Global Affairs Events
Fulbright-Humphrey Reception
November 19, 2024, 4–6 p.m., International Center Multi-Purpose Room
UC Davis Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan and Global Affairs Vice Provost and Dean Joanna Regulska cordially invite you to a reception in honor of the Fulbright Scholars, Students and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. This year, we are honored to welcome Jill Nash of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board as our keynote speaker. Register.
Global Affairs Co-Sponsored Events
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
November 7, 2024
Global Affairs is pleased to co-sponsor with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund, a Mondavi Center performance by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Cloud Gate is known for transforming ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. Don't miss this special evening! Purchase Tickets.
Reimagining the Past through Food Justice
December 6-7, 2024
Global Affairs is pleased to co-sponsor this colloquium with speakers, chef demonstrations and shared meals.
UC Davis Events
UC Davis One Health Symposium
October 19, 2024
Join the UC Davis One Health Institute and Students for One Health for the 11th annual One Health Symposium. This year's theme is “Migration and One Health.” Register to attend.
Announcements
Merit and Promotion Guidance for Globally Engaged Scholars
In August 2023, the Academic Affairs “Annual Call” introduced an optional Statement of Contributions to Public and Global Impact that faculty can now include in their merit and promotion dossiers. The statement encourages candidates to “tell the story” of their public and/or global engagement in ways that reveal its full breadth and impact to the colleagues who will evaluate their accomplishments, especially when that impact may not be evident in MIV and the Candidate’s Statement alone.
Global Spotlights
Celebrating 25 Years of Catalyzing Global Engagement
For 25 years, we have proudly served as a catalyst for global engagement, fostering collaboration, innovation and meaningful connections across borders. Through strategic partnerships, academic exchanges and global learning opportunities, we have empowered individuals and institutions to expand their horizons and tackle global challenges together.
The University of Sydney and UC Davis Announce the Recipients of the 2024 Ignition Grants
The University of Sydney and UC Davis are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of Ignition Grants. The University of Sydney - University of California, Davis Ignition Grants initiative aims to foster strategic partnerships that enhance collaborative research and educational endeavors between the two institutions.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (September 2024)
- National Applied Research Laboratories | Taiwan
- Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries | Denmark
- Embrapa | Brazil
- University of California Trust | United Kingdom
Recent International Agreements Signed (September 2024)
- Agriculture and Forestry University | Nepal
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.