A World Awaits You
We
hope that all engineering students, including graduate students, will
find opportunities to incorporate an international component into
their education at Rice. For most of you, particularly doctoral
students, your professors and your advisor will be the best source of
global connections. Look for opportunities to work with a professor
abroad for a semester or a summer. Look for work opportunities with
the research labs of international companies, or, at the very least
for international conferences at which you can further your knowledge
in your field and learn how it is practiced all over the world. As we
find such opportunities for you, we will post them to this website.
Annual Deadline: Early December
Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident planning to enroll in graduate school next year? If so this program may be of interest to you. The East Asia & Pacific Summer Institutes provide US graduate students in science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science & policy infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) orientation to the society, culture & language of host country.
Recent Rice University EAPSI recipients include Layla Booshehri who received funding to conduct research during the summer of 2009 at Tohoku University. Read more.
Annual Deadline: Second Tuesday in September
The objective of the International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacity and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers abroad. These awards are available in any field of science and engineering research and education supported by NSF. Eligible applicants, in addition to being citizens or permanent residents of the United States, must have earned a doctoral degree within two years of the deadline date, or expect to receive the doctoral degree by the start of the project. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Annual Deadline: October
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. US engineering and science students are particularly underrepresented in US Fulbright applicant numbers and opportunities exist for graduating seniors, graduate students, post-doctoral students, professionals, and faculty.
Recent Rice Fulbright recipients include Jonah Shaver who received a grant to conduct post-doctoral research at the Centre de Physique Moleculaire Optique et Hertzienne of Bordeaux University in France. Read More
Annual Deadline: January 31
Good research relies on cooperation, and international teamwork is becoming increasingly important. This means that scientists and engineers with international experience are increasingly sought after in both business and industry. The number of truly exciting professional work programs abroad for students in the sciences and engineering is still far too small. Because of this DAAD set out to create unique opportunities for science and engineering students from the United States and Canada interested in gaining serious practical experience in Germany. RISE professional - Research Internships in Science and Engineering - gives recent graduates, Master and PhD students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics a unique opportunity to gain practical, career-building experience working in a German company for the summer. Undergraduates who are RISE alumni or former DAAD scholarship holders are also invited to apply. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses. The placements will give North American students the possibility to further develop their practical skills, gain an insight into professional work and get to know the opportunities which are offered by industrial companies. They benefit from working in international teams and gaining international professional experience as well as getting a taste of the culture of the German work place. The internship also looks great on a resume and provides excellent opportunities for establishing life-long professional contacts.
Annual Deadline: Varies by Program
Graduate students in social sciences, hard sciences, or in professional areas such as law, business, and medicine have particular needs for their research and study in Germany. We can help you master the German language, complete a research project in Germany, or expand your education with a stay at a German university. See the fellowship opportunities below. See website for full details on the wide range of program options available for graduate students in Germany.
Annual Deadline: Varies by Program
PhD students and postdocs may apply for the DAAD short- or long-term grants for study and research in Germany, but have additional opportunities offered through DAAD or our partner organizations. Explore the links below to see how we may be able to help you get to Germany to do primary research, visit archives, or work with an expert in the field. See website for full details on the wide range of program options available for PhD students and Post-Doctoral Researchers in Germany.
Annual Deadline: Mid-January
IAESTE United States is a membership organization dedicated to developing global skills in tomorrow's technical leaders through international exchange, leadership training, professional skill development, and technical education. Opportunities include paid internships abroad, short-term study abroad programs, and work permit service and the program is open to undergraduates, graduating seniors, and graduate students currently enrolled at a US university or college. International graduate students are eligible to apply
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT or Monbukagakusho) has invited foreign students to study in Japan on government funded scholarships since 1954. There are five scholarship categories that are offered to United States citizens. These include Japanese Studies Scholarships, Research Student Scholarships, Teacher-Training Scholarships, Vocational Scholarships, and Undergraduate Student Scholarships. You must apply through your nearest Japanese consulate or embassy.
JAPAN Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
JSPS plays a pivotal role in the administration of a wide spectrum of Japan's scientific and academic programs and provides a range of program & funding options for graduate students & post-doctoral researchers.
Annual Deadline: Early January
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Fellowships enable both master's and doctoral level students representing a broad range of academic and professional disciplines to add a significant language and international dimension to their curricula. Boren Fellows study less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. Funding is available for both domestic and overseas support. The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. It draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. All applicants must demonstrate how their study programs and future goals are connected to this broad understanding of national security. To be eligible you must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application and either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States. To receive the award you must provide evidence of admission and enrollment in such a program. Boren Fellows must remain enrolled in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship.