Asia and Oceania
Kennis Fung
International partnership officer
Phone: 204-474-7691
kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
If you’re a UM faculty or staff member interested in developing an international project proposal or acquiring funding, the International Centre is here to provide support.
The International Centre has extensive experience and a proven track record in developing successful international development project proposals and can provide support to UM faculty and staff interested in preparing a proposal. Some examples of the contributions the International Centre can make to funding proposals are:
If you would like to develop a proposal for an international partnership, please contact the partnership officer for the appropriate region.
Kennis Fung
International partnership officer
Phone: 204-474-7691
kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca
Anna Polonyi
International partnership officer
phone: 204-474-6835
anna.polonyi@umanitoba.ca
Cameron Zywina
International partnership officer
phone: 204-474-6418
ameron.zywina@umanitoba.ca
Many funding opportunities and awards are available to support the international engagement, research and mobility of UM faculty members.
A searchable database of information on agency and institutional competitions and deadlines.
Selected funding opportunities sorted by the location of the sponsor or research.
UM offers several support programs through various departments to encourage research development.
Erasmus+ is the EU's framework program for education, training, youth and sport offering funding opportunities for individuals and institutions
Annual funding calls for grants of up to 300,000 EUR to support teaching, research and policy debate activities relevant to the European Union. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) established in any country of the world may apply.
Annual calls published in November.
Application deadlines in February.
For more information and proposal development, please contact Anna Polonyi, international partnership officer at anna.polonyi@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-6835.
Funding action | Types of activities | Grant amount | Duration |
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Jean Monnet modules | 40-hour teaching program | €30,000 | 3 years |
Jean Monnet chairs | 90-hour teaching program and at least one other activity | €50,000 | 3 years |
Jean Monnet centres of excellence | Coordinate resources, lead research, develop teaching content on EU studies | €100,000 | 3 years |
Jean Monnet networks | Exchange knowledge and expertise | €300,000 | 3 years |
Jean Monnet projects |
Innovation—explore new angles, methodologies Cross-fertilization—promote discussion, reflection on issues and enhance knowledge Spread content |
€60,000 | 1–2 years |
Support to Associations | Publicize information about the EU among the public | €50,000 | 3 years |
Erasmus+ ICM funding is available from partner European universities for UM students, faculty and staff to support short-term study, teaching and training exchanges. Available funding is listed below.
Individual travel grants for short- term staff teaching and training exchanges are currently available with:
Grants include support for travel expenses (820 EUR) and living expenses (140 to 180 EUR per day)
For information/applications contact Anna Polonyi, international partnership officer at anna.polonyi@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-6835.
Support for student exchanges with partner universities listed below. Scholarships include travel expenses (820 EUR) and living expenses (800-900 EUR per month)
Students accepted into the Asper International Exchange Program to study at Bradford University, United Kingdom will be invited to apply for an Erasmus+ Scholarship.
Learn more about the Asper International Student Exchange Program
Students who are accepted into the UM International Centre Student Exchange Program to study at the following universities will be invited to apply for an Erasmus+ Scholarship:
Learn more about the UM International Centre Student Exchange Program
For information/applications contact Anna Polonyi, international partnership officer at anna.polonyi@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-6835.
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) provides funding for research and study in Germany.
DAAD Research Ambassadors help to inspire others to conduct research in Germany by working within their respective departments and serving as a resource to university offices. They are also available to answer questions from students and peers from beyond their geographic areas via email.
Hartmut Holländer, associate professor in civil engineering has been selected to serve as a DAAD Research Ambassador at UM for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Find funding opportunities through DAAD Canada
For more information, email Hartmut Holländer at Hartmut.Hollaender@umanitoba.ca.
DAAD has programs to support students' study, research or internships in Germany. We have programs open to students at all stages of study (Bachelor, Master's, PhD) and in all fields.
DAAD Information Point Toronto
c/o Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
1 Devonshire Place
Toronto, ON M5S 3K7
416 946-8116 (office)
647 535-8116 (cell)
daadca@daad.org
www.daad-canada.ca
www.facebook.com/DAADCanada
www.twitter.com/DAADCanada
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is a binational organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada through academic activities and exchanges. As the University of Manitoba is a current member, faculty members and students are eligible to apply for some of the funding programs.
Find funding opportunities through Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute:
Find funding opportunities through Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
For more information, contact Kennis Fung, International Partnership Officer, Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7691.
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada's participation in major international scholarship programs. Some of the existing programs are:
For all Global Affairs Canada funding opportunities, please visit https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng# and connect with the respective International Partnership Officer for assistance.
ESA offers funding and support to businesses from any sector who intend to use space (satellite navigation, earth observation, satellite telecommunication, space weather, space technologies) to develop new commercial services. For details, please visit https://business.esa.int/funding.
Do you know a student who demonstrates exceptional vision, passion, commitment, great leadership skills, and whose actions are helping to bridge the local and the global?
Do you know a student who is building bridges between communities on campus, in the city, the Province, and around the world?
Do you have a friend who inspires you, motivates you, or challenges you to think globally and act locally?
If you do, we are asking students, faculty, and support staff to nominate them for this prize. Two cash prizes and a certificate will be made annually.
Nomination Application Deadline: January 22, 2021.
For more information contact the International Centre: international@umanitoba.ca
International Centre
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