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The Center for Global Initiatives hosts and co-sponsors global events and conferences across campus and in our community. Of note are our recurring events that take place throughout the year, Global Project Showcase and International Coffee Hour.
February 2017
Information Session: Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Join us to learn more details about the Fulbright-Hays DDRA deadlines, application process, and the peer-review workshop.This award is designed to fund dissertation research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six- to 12-months. ***All Ph.D. candidates planning to apply are strongly encouraged to attend this session.
Find out more »Carolina Global Initiative Award Deadline
The Carolina Global Initiative Award provides funding to students to complete a global opportunity during the summer, in the U.S. or abroad. Supported by an endowment from the C.V. Starr Foundation, the Lori Lewis Schipper International Internship Fund, the Stephens International Internship Fund and private gifts to the Chancellor’s Global Education Fund, awards are typically made from $1,500 to $6,000 each, but higher amounts will be considered. Learn more and apply!
Find out more »Vimy Award Deadline
The Vimy Global Team Award was inspired by the adventures and pioneering spirit of UNC alumnus Peter McMillan ’81. This award is given annually to one interdisciplinary team of students (Vimy scholars) working collaboratively to pursue research or service projects outside the United States. Made possible by the Global Education Fund, up to $15,000 is provided to fund a summer team project abroad. This award is intended to support UNC undergraduate and master’s-level students in completing self-directed or self-designed group projects…
Find out more »Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award Deadline
The Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award helps get Ph.D. candidates into the field to do preliminary explorations of potential research materials/sites in preparation for writing a dissertation proposal. These awards will not fund dissertation field research. The ideal time to hold this award is after passing comprehensive exams and before defending the proposal. Learn more and apply!
Find out more »April 2017
Fulbright U.S. Student Program (MA/PhD)
Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program. This information session is geared towards Masters and Ph.D. students.
Find out more »May 2017
End of Year Celebration
This annual celebration honors both the students about to travel with our support and so many of the faculty, staff and students who've partnered with us to enhance global education at UNC all year. Due to size limitations this event is by invitation. Please contact cgi@unc.edu with questions.
Find out more »June 2017
Global Take Off: Puerto Rico Application Deadline
The Global Take Off: Puerto Rico program provides funding for students to participate in an interactive, five-day, faculty-led trip to Puerto Rico after final exams are over in December. In collaboration with the Institute for the Studies of the Americas and the Sonja H. Stone Center for Black Culture and History, this program includes the following components: Fully funded trip to Puerto Rico to participate in an interactive educational experience, including discussions with Puerto Rican students and community members, tours…
Find out more »September 2017
Fulbright U.S. Student Program & Peace Corps Info Session (Undergraduates)
Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program and Peace Corps. This information session is geared towards graduating seniors, but all are welcome to attend.
Find out more »Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Campus Deadline
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program allows graduating seniors, master’s students, doctoral candidates, and recent graduates to self-design a research/study project, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in one of more than 140 countries.
Find out more »Global Tech Opportunities
Global Tech Opportunities: How to Go Global in Tech, Info Sci and Related Fields Interested in a career tech and want a global experience? The UNC Center for Global Initiatives, the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship (E-minor) and the UNC School of Information and Library Sciences (SILS) are co-hosting an information session about global opportunities. You don't have to be a SILS student to attend, and we will be discussing programs and resources for students at any stage, first-years to graduate…
Find out more »October 2017
Passport to Go! Application Deadline
The Passport to Go! program provides funding for first-year or new transfer students to obtain their first U.S. passport. Applications from students who otherwise would not be able to afford the cost of a passport are prioritized (read more about our Opening Access initiative here). If you meet the eligibility requirements, don't hesitate to apply as all eligible students will be funded! Applications must be in by 11:59pm, Monday, October 2.
Find out more »Info Session: Critical Language Scholarships
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and 2016 CLS alumna Caitlyn Carpio to learn more about fully funded intensive language study during the summer through the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program . With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides fully-funded intensive language study during the summer to a diverse group of students from across the United States at every level of…
Find out more »November 2017
FLAS Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship! FLAS fellowships fund the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. This program provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. The goals of the fellowship program include: (1) to assist in the development of knowledge, resources and trained personnel for modern foreign language and area/international studies; (2) to stimulate the attainment…
Find out more »FLAS Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship! FLAS fellowships fund the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. This program provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. The goals of the fellowship program include: (1) to assist in the development of knowledge, resources and trained personnel for modern foreign language and area/international studies; (2) to stimulate the attainment…
Find out more »Carolina Covenant + CGI Info Session
Are you interested in embarking on a global opportunity, but concerned about how to afford it, fit it in your schedule, or gain family support? Join the UNC Center for Global Initiatives and the Carolina Covenant office at an information session about the many global opportunities and resources available. We will be discussing programs and opportunities for students at any stage, first-years to graduating seniors! Spring deadlines are coming up. Don’t let your college career pass without adding a global…
Find out more »[DEADLINE] Global Take Off: Puerto Rico
The Global Take Off: Puerto Rico program provides funding for students to participate in an interactive, five-day, faculty-led trip to Puerto Rico after final exams are over in May. It is part of the Center for Global Initiatives’ Opening Access efforts to significantly increase the number of traditionally underrepresented students who have access to global opportunities. This effort opens access to students who face financial, cultural, and institutional barriers including transfer students, first-generation college students, student-athletes, and others. In collaboration…
Find out more »December 2017
Dept. of State Funding Opportunities: Info Session
Join CGI, UNC's Diplomat-in-Residence and the Office of Distinguished Scholarships for an information session on government-funded opportunities, several of which are designed for students interested in international affairs and the foreign service. Some awards that will be covered during this session include the following: Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship: Provides incoming graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically…
Find out more »January 2018
Info Session: Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award
Join CGI staff members for an information session about the Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award! These awards help get Ph.D. candidates into the field to do preliminary explorations of potential research materials/sites in preparation for writing a dissertation proposal. (These awards will not fund dissertation field research.) Let us know you're coming, and share this event with others via our Facebook event page!
Find out more »March 2018
Fulbright/Peace Corps Info Session
Interested in working or teaching abroad after graduation? Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program and Peace Corps with UNC advisors for both programs! NOTE: This session will be held in the FedEx Global Education Center, room 4003.
Find out more »April 2018
Fulbright/Peace Corps Info Session
Interested in working or teaching abroad after graduation? Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program and Peace Corps with UNC advisors for both programs! NOTE: This session will be held in the FedEx Global Education Center, room 3024.
Find out more »Fulbright Info Session
Interested in working or teaching abroad after graduation? Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program! NOTE: This session will be held in the FedEx Global Education Center, room 3009.
Find out more »May 2018
Information Session: Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Please join the Fulbright-Hays DDRA Project Director for a virtual information session to learn more about the application material and process. Please RSVP online to receive the meeting link. The Fulbright-Hays DDRA program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six- to 12-months. Doctoral students from any department are eligible to apply to this U.S. Department of Education program, but…
Find out more »July 2018
[DEADLINE] Global Take Off: Puerto Rico
The Global Take Off: Puerto Rico program provides funding for students to participate in an interactive, five-day experience in Puerto Rico after final exams are over in December. In collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas, this program includes the following components: Fully funded trip to Puerto Rico to participate in an interactive educational experience, including discussions with Puerto Rican students and community members and tours of local sites and community organizations Collaborative learning with both UNC…
Find out more »September 2018
[DEADLINE] Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program allows graduating seniors, master’s students, doctoral candidates, and recent graduates to self-design a research/study project, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in one of more than 140 countries. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Currently enrolled UNC students must join the Fulbright Sakai site and apply through the Center for Global Initiatives and meet the campus deadline. Alumni may apply at large but are welcome to apply through the…
Find out more »[DEADLINE] Passport to Go!
The Passport to Go! program provides funding for first-year or new transfer UNC students to obtain their first U.S. passport. Applications from students who otherwise would not be able to afford the cost of a passport are prioritized (read more about our Opening Access initiative here). In years past we have been able to fund all eligible applicants, so don’t hesitate to apply! Applications must be in by 11:59pm, Sunday, September 30.
Find out more »You can also find more global events at UNC Global and the campus-wide UNC events calendar.