Overview
Below is a curated list of annual funding and short-stay opportunities available to UC Davis faculty, organized alphabetically by the country of origin. These opportunities are offered through partner institutions and select governmental funding agencies, and most require that proposals be submitted in collaboration with a co-PI based at a partner institution or at an institution in the respective country or region. Each entry includes the typical application deadline month and a link to more detailed information. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list; we will continue to update it regularly. Faculty are also encouraged to explore additional funding resources provided by the Office of Research.
Global
Seed Grants for International Activities
Global Affairs, in partnership with UC Davis schools and colleges, Inclusive Excellence 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
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
Grants for Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Global Affairs, Inclusive Excellence, 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
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
Universitas 21 Funding Opportunities Database
Explore seed-funding opportunities available across the Universitas 21 network to support joint research, academic exchange, and strategic collaboration. This listing brings together funding calls from U21 member institutions, making it easier for researchers and professional staff to find support for collaborative projects.
Deadline: Varies
Sponsor: Universitas 21
Australia
Collaborative Funding Programs
CSIRO has joined with the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate joint research, and initiatives in areas of mutual priority between Australia and the United States.
Deadline: Multiple
Sponsor: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) US
Belgium
Flanders Research Foundation (fwo) Scientific Research Network Grant
This grant supports researchers with the coordination of Scientific Research Networks. These are international networks of researchers that encourage national and international cooperation. A Scientific Research Network consists at least of: three research groups from at least two eligible host institutions within the Flemish Community and a minimum two research groups from research institutions from the French Community and/or from abroad. Applications generally open in April and close in September.
Deadline: 9/1/2025
Sponsor: Belgium Universities
KU Leuven Global Seed Fund
KU Leuven announces the second Global Seed Fund call, starting July 3, 2025, to support international research collaboration. UC Davis is invited to apply for up to €30,000 per project. Applications are due 9 October 2025. Projects begin January 2026.
Deadline: 10/9/2025
Sponsor: KU Leuven
China
Fudan-UC Center Small Grants
The Fudan-UC Center offers small grants of up to $6,000 to support China-related lectures, workshops, or conferences organized by UC faculty. Funding ranges from $1,000 for a single lecture to $6,000 for multi-participant events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 45 days before the event date.
Deadline: Rolling (at least 45 days before event)
Sponsor: Fudan University
Fudan-UC Center Major Conference Grant
Each academic year, the Fudan-UC Center awards one major conference grant of up to $25,000 to fund a large-scale China-focused event. UC faculty applicants must submit proposals by October 1 and are encouraged to secure matching funds. Proposals are evaluated based on academic merit, budget, and external funding potential.
Deadline: 10/1/2025
Sponsor: Fudan University
Excellent Young Scholars Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
The fund aims to attract accomplished overseas researchers, including foreign nationals, in natural sciences and engineering to conduct independent research in China. It supports young scholars in advancing their careers and contributing to global scientific innovation.
Deadline: February
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
France
Jean d'Alembert Fellowship Programme
Funding for the stay of qualified international scientists in one of Université Paris-Saclay’s 220 laboratories to conduct research, training & dissemination activities. Open to scientists from all disciplines and countries.
Deadline: April
Sponsor: Paris-Saclay University
France-Berkeley Fund
The France-Berkeley Fund invites applications for up to $15,000 in seed funding for new collaborations between faculty and research scientists at the University of California, Berkeley and their counterparts in France.
Deadline: 1/31/2026
Sponsor: University of California/France
Germany
Walter Benjamin Programme
The Walter Benjamin Programme enables researchers in the postdoctoral training phase to independently conduct their own research project at a location of their choice. The project can be carried out at a research institution in Germany or abroad, with the host institution providing support for the project..
Deadline: Anytime
Sponsor: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) Research Fellowships
Research Fellowships are intended to help early career researchers to conduct a defined project at a location of their choice in a country other than Germany and to use it as an opportunity to familiarise themselves with new research methods or to bring a large project to a conclusion.
Deadline: Anytime
Sponsor: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Emmy Noether Programme
The Emmy Noether Programme gives exceptionally qualified early career researchers the chance to qualify for the post of professor at a university by leading an independent junior research group for a period of six years. The programme is open to postdocs and junior professors with temporary contracts who are at an early stage in their research careers. Holders of a junior professorship with a positive interim evaluation are no longer included in the target group for this programme, and are not eligible to submit proposals or receive funding.
Deadline: Anytime
Sponsor: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Heisenberg Programme
The Heisenberg Programme is directed primarily at those researchers who have qualified for professorship via the Emmy Noether Programme, leadership of a junior research group, DFG project staff positions, private-sector research or mid-level faculty positions. The target group also includes junior professors who have received positive evaluations, those who have achieved their habilitation or an equivalent qualification, and German researchers returning from abroad, as well as appropriately qualified foreign researchers (who have not yet achieved a full professorship) looking to pursue careers in Germany.
Deadline: Anytime
Sponsor: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Collaborative Research Centres
The Collaborative Research Centres (CRC) programme by the German Research Foundation (DFG) funds long-term, interdisciplinary research at German universities for up to 12 years. CRCs support innovative, complex projects, foster structural development, and promote early career researchers. Funding covers staff, equipment, training, international cooperation, and science communication.
Deadline: Anytime
Sponsor: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Research Grants
The research grant offers the opportunity to carry out a research project in Germany. The programme supports research stays during a doctorate or in the early postdoctoral phase.
Deadline: 10/31/2025
Sponsor: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
India
Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship Programme
O.P. Jindal Global University invites applications for the fully-funded Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship—a one-month residency for Ph.D. scholars and early-career faculty under the age of 42. The fellowship offers global mentorship, interdisciplinary research, writing workshops, cultural immersion and academic networking.
Deadline: August
Sponsor: O.P. Jindal Global University
Japan
Grants in Aid for Scientific Research KAKENHI
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) offers Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) in categories such as Scientific Research (A/B/C), Challenging Research (Pioneering/Exploratory), and Early-Career Scientists. Applications generally open July and close September. Proposals must be submitted via the JSPS Electronic Application System through affiliated institutions.
Deadline: September
Sponsor: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Mexico
Small Grants for Conferences and Travel
Alianza MX announces a call for proposals for small grants to support the following activities: presenting research at a conference or workshop or performing at an event in Mexico; or hosting a conference, workshop, or performance related to Mexico at a UC campus. Through this call, University of California (UC) researchers can apply for up to USD $5,000 in funding for activities scheduled to take place from September to February.
Deadline: July
Sponsor: Alianza MX-University of California
New Zealand
Capability Development & Research Fund
This partnership fund supports agriculture, horticulture and biological sciences initiatives that will benefit the primary sector. Staff login required.
Deadline: TBA
Sponsor: Massey University
Singapore
Multiple
IGMS (Integrated Grant Management System) supports researchers and grant managers handling grants from Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Education (MOE), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). These agencies drive national efforts in R&D, healthcare, education, and innovation to foster economic growth and global scientific leadership.
Deadline: Multiple
Sponsor: Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS)
Collaborative Online International Learning Grant (COIL)
The NTU COIL Grant supports faculty to collaborate with partners from overseas institutions to develop undergraduate (UG) courses during the semester or special term, enabling NTU and overseas students to learn together through a hybrid (in-person and online real-time learning) or virtual (synchronous and asynchronous learning) format. An optional learning trip to an ASEAN-China-India (ACI) country may be included.
Deadline: August
Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University
National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore Fellowship
The Singapore NRF Fellowship provides opportunities for early career researchers to carry out independent research in Singapore, over a five-year period. It is open to all areas of science and technology and outstanding young scientists and researchers of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
Deadline: May
Sponsor: National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore
South Korea
Korea University 2025 Climate Corps Summer School
The Climate Corps (CC) is an initiative that unites higher education institutions to co-generate impactful solutions for climate crisis. It harnesses the collective expertise, resources, and influence of member universities. CC aims to create a collaborative platform across disciplines and institutions, facilitating knowledge sharing, fostering innovative solutions, and driving the implementation of effective strategies to combat climate crisis.
Deadline: December
Sponsor: Korea University
Switzerland
University of Zurich Global Funding Scheme 2025
The UZH Global Funding Scheme 2025 opens on 3 June, supporting international collaboration with UC Davis through three funding lines. Main applicant must be affiliated with UZH and apply by August 15. Grants promote global visibility, seed larger projects, or foster partnerships.
Deadline: August
Sponsor: University of Zurich
Taiwan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Fellowship
The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship supports foreign scholars researching Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific, or Sinology. Open to academics worldwide, it offers monthly grants, travel, and insurance for 3–12 months of research in Taiwan. Applications are accepted in May–June, with research starting the following January.
Deadline: May/June
Sponsor: National Chung Hsing University
United Kingdom
Fulbright-University of Nottingham Scholar Award (All Disciplines)
The Fulbright University of Nottingham Award covers a 3-to-12 month project for researching, lecturing or teaching in or across any research-active departments at the university.
Deadline: 9/1/2025
Sponsor: Fulbright-University of Nottingham
United States
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program funds research, education and extension projects across six agricultural priority areas. Open to various institutions and individuals, it offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $10 million.
Deadline: Varies by funding area
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture