Funding Opportunities
There are many funding opportunities available to faculty and students wishing to engage in global academic scholarship. The below list is a sampling of what is available both at UIC and through organizations from around the world.
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Nuveen Grants for Internationalization
These awards are intended to encourage internationalization of the UIC campus in support of the University’s global engagement vision to “serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.” Two awards of up to $2,500 each were awarded for the 2022-2023 cycle.
Awarded to full-time faculty or staff members seeking to create and sustain global engagement through developing or expanding international partnerships that will increase UIC’s international student population, and on-campus internationalization activities.
Grant funds cannot be used for any equipment that must be inventoried by UIC. If funds are for intended salaries (including student researchers or workers), fringe benefits must be added to the estimated salary amount. Each recipient must provide the department/college business administrative associate who will confirm with OGE the eligibility of each transaction resulting from the grant.
Application materials must include: Completed application form, one page narrative statement (detailed description on the application page), itemized budget, and endorsement statement from applicant’s Dean or their delegate.
The 2024 deadline is November 22, 2024.
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Nominate a Faculty Member for the Piergiorgio L.E. Uslenghi Global Engagement Faculty Award(s)
Do you know a UIC faculty member who has gone above and beyond to advance the mission of global engagement? Here’s your chance to honor their exceptional contributions!
By presenting both the Piergiorgio L.E. Uslenghi Global Engagement Faculty Award and the Piergiorgio L.E. Uslenghi Global Engagement Emerging Leader Faculty Award, UIC recognizes faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to UIC’s internationalization vision, which is “to serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, creative activity, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.” Beyond the examples of global engagement specifically listed in the selection criteria, the award seeks to recognize those faculty whose contributions have been made beyond their essential responsibilities as a faculty member. In addition, the award seeks to recognize contributions to global engagement that have a significant impact on students’ development.
Nominations must be submitted to oge@uic.edu by Friday, February 21, 2025.
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Chicago Consular Corps Scholarship
UIC international students are invited to apply for the Chicago Consular Corps Scholarship. This award honors the Chicago Consular Corps’ commitment to education and cultural exchanges that foster international understanding, and supports the academic and professional development of our international students.
More about the Chicago Consular Corps Scholarship
Study Abroad Student Grants and Scholarships
There are a variety of nationally competitive, regionally focused, UIC housed, and program sponsor scholarship opportunities for study abroad. Additionally, in order to help make study abroad financially accessible to as many students as possible, the Study Abroad Office has negotiated with our academic partners to create automatic grants for every UIC student accepted into their program. These grants are deducted from the program cost.
More about grants and scholarships for study abroad
Office of International Services Scholarships and Awards
The Office of International Services is honored to administer the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship Program for UIC International Students. The scholarship is funded by the estate of Professor Kirstein who founded the Office of International Services in 1961 and served as its Director until 1993. Currently enrolled international students are invited to apply each spring for an award in the form of a student account credit for tuition, books, and living expenses.
The International Student Ambassador Service Award (ISASA) is given in collaboration with the Chancellor’s Student Service & Leadership Awards each year. The ISASA recognizes international students who are attending UIC on an international student visa and have made an outstanding contribution to the University through campus and/or community service, particularly by contributing to greater knowledge and understanding across our diverse national cultures.