Funding & Support for International Activities
Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) Research Grants
Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) Curricula Grants
VU Internal Research Support Resources
Nichols Humanitarian Fund (For VU Students)
VANDERBILT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (VIO) RESEARCH GRANTS
The Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) Grants Program has three objectives:
1) to enhance the research and teaching programs at Vanderbilt by providing seed funding to establish selective international research collaborations and exchanges;
2) to promote the academic reputation of Vanderbilt outside the U.S. and to enhance recruitment of international faculty and students;
3) to build sustainable institutional partnerships with peer institutions overseas.
Tenured or tenure-track faculty with a primary appointment in University Central are eligible to apply. Projects may involve faculty from any school, including the Medical Center, but the Principal Investigator must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty member from A&S, Engineering, Peabody, Owen, Divinity, Law, the Graduate School, or the equivalent at Blair. Full-time, permanent staff and graduate/professional students from any school may also be included in a project. Read more about the VIO Research Grants guidelines.
VANDERBILT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (VIO) CURRICULA GRANTS
The Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) strives to enhance the international exchange of people and ideas, the quality of learning experiences on- and off- campus for students and scholars, the pursuit of world-class research, and the university's academic reputation outside the U.S. As part of the continuing effort to enhance the undergraduate learning experience, VIO Curricula Grants Program provides support for sustainable initiatives that integrates substantial global content into new or existing courses in the undergraduate curricula.
VU INTERNAL RESEARCH SUPPORT RESOURCES
While not limited to research with an international focus, the research resources provided to VU faculty, staff and students by various campus units are invaluable. Several of the main support resources are listed below.
Vanderbilt Division of Sponsored Research (non-medical)
The DSR's principal responsibility is to facilitate proposals for sponsored projects and coordinate the management of contracts and grants in the schools and other academic units of University Control.
Vanderbilt Division of Sponsored Research Internal (Intramural) Grants
The Division of Sponsored Research sponsors an internal grants competition, including Discovery Grant Program, Research Scholars Grant Program, and Innovation and Discovery in Engineering and Science (IDEAS) Program.
Medical Center Office of Research
The Medical Center Office of Research provides information and comprehensive services that assist faculty in their efforts to secure funding and conduct research of the highest quality and worldwide impact.
VUMC Discovery Grant & Research Scholars Grant Programs AVCF Awards
The VUMC Discovery Grant Program aims to enhance the research programs of faculty members by providing seed funding to establish cooperative and interdisciplinary research programs, by stimulating the development of new ideas and areas of research, and by developing the infrastructure necessary for research.
Office of Career Development and Outcome Analysis
The Office of Career Development and Outcomes Analysis provides career resources for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the biomedical and biological sciences. Their extensive listing of funding opportunities is a great resource for current faculty members as well.
NICHOLS HUMANITARIAN FUND (For VU Students)
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund was established in 2006 by the E.C. and Lucile Hamby Nichols Trust. The purpose of the fund is to enable Vanderbilt students to volunteer for local, domestic, or international humanitarian service opportunities. Support is primarily focused on summer projects or on projects that take place during defined academic breaks. Funds are available for educational and other expenses.
EXTERNAL GRANTS AND RESOURCES
Reflective of Vandebilt's faculty, staff and student composition, the resources included in this section include awards and competitions open to both US and Non-US citizens or permanent residents for which VU faculty, staff or students may qualify. Please review individual listings for details.
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