SAIS Research Grant

2024 SAIS Research Grant

In an effort to promote innovative research on study abroad and international students, the CIES SAIS SIG will be offering a grant up to $500 for graduate students, tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty, or independent researchers whose research project focuses on a topic related to the issues, challenges, and best practices in the area of study abroad and international student mobility in K-12 and beyond. This includes, as well, exchange and transnational programs globally.

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to support innovative research of the highest quality in the field of study abroad and international students.

Eligibility

Eligible projects are those that will be completed by March 2025 and conducted by any member in good standing with CIES or the CIES SAIS SIG. Preference will be given to current CIES SAIS SIG members. Grant recipients will be invited to share their research results at the "CIES SAIS SIG 7th Annual Business Meeting" in March 2024 at Chicago, Illinois.

Grant Award

The amount of the grant will be up to $500 but may be split between applicants. The awards approved depend upon available funds. To apply for the SAIS SIG Research Grant, please submit your proposal (maximum of 1,000 words) describing the project objectives, detailing how they help further the field of study abroad and international students, explaining the applicant’s capacity to successfully conduct this project, specifying why funding is needed, and outlining specifics about how the grant will be used. The project must have a timeline with an expected completion date.

Application Deadline

All application materials (CV, Rationale for Research Grant, Budget Proposal Sheet) must be submitted via email with subject line “SAIS SIG Research Grant Application - (Name of Applicant)” to lshuning3@gmail.com by Friday, January 6, 2024.