Welcome to the Global Initiatives updates for faculty, researchers, and staff. The newsletter presents opportunities for globally engaged research and teaching as well as celebrates the global engagement of our campus community and the partnerships we build and strengthen. If you have global opportunities, highlights, or events to share that are relevant to faculty, researchers and staff, please email global@ucsd.edu by the 20th of each month.
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UC Alianza MX provides funding for UC graduate students to complete research stays of up to three months in Mexico, with the objective of supporting the pursuit of specific research objectives that are focused on topics specific to Mexico.
Sponsor: UC Alianza MX
Contact: Julio Sosa, Senior Academic and Research Programs Officer, julio.sosa@ucr.edu
Application deadline: April 30, 2026.
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The UC Alianza MX call seeks proposals for projects that advance evidence-based solutions to shared binational challenges between the U.S. and Mexico through action research and engagement with non-academic stakeholders. Eligible PIs may apply for up to $150,000 in funding for up to 24 months. Funds may be used to supplement existing fellowship support.
Sponsor: UC Alianza MX
Contact: alianzamxresearch@ucr.edu
Application deadline: May 29, 2026.
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The NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent Announcement) supports international research collaborations by implementing an award structure of prime domestic awards and independent foreign awards linked to the prime. For the full list of participating organizations and interest areas or reach out to the program officers, please see the full funding call or reach out to the contact for the individual participating organization.
Sponsor: NIH
Contact: Contacts for the individual participating organizations.
Application deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026 by 5 p.m. local time of applicant organization.
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The Fulbright Scholar Program offers more than 380 awards in more than 120 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world. There are awards for all disciplines and at every career level, including postdocs. In honor of the U.S.'s 250 years of independence, the Fulbright Catalog of Awards is highlighting scholar opportunities in American Studies. For more information, visit fulbright.ucsd.edu.
Sponsor: the U.S. Government/Institute of International Education (IIE)
Contact: Max Reinke, Fulbright Scholar Liaison for UC San Diego, mreinke@ucsd.edu
Application deadline: Varies, but most awards have a deadline of September 15, 2026.
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Global Information Updates |
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UC San Diego has drafted responses to some of the most frequently asked questions related to federal updates as a way to keep the Triton community informed in an evolving landscape. For our community on the Health Sciences campus, there is also a new federal updates website accessed through a Health Sciences log-in.
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Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography co-authored a new international study that demonstrated that human-made chemicals, from plasticizers and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides, are extensive in the global marine environment. The study's chemical analysis and data processing of more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world involved contributions from scientists and institutions in South Africa, Germany, Brazil, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Chile as well as the U.S. and was led by UC Riverside scientists.
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Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research initiative that identifies and empowers global team of researchers to take on some of the toughest challenges in cancer research, has selected an international team led by UC San Diego's Ludmil Alexandrov, a professor of bioengineering and cellular and molecular medicine, to receive up to $25M to better understand how cancer begins. Alexandrov and collaborators across the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will work to decode mutational signatures, which are the DNA “fingerprints” that reveal the causes of cancer development. With this funding, the international team aims to advance fundamental understanding and translate insights into better solutions for cancer prevention, detection and therapy.
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Please register to join us for a informational session on the funding opportunities available from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with representatives from the DFG and DAAD teams on April 8, 2026, 12:15–1:15 p.m. DFG and DAAD are two the major German funding bodies for mobility and international collaboration.
Contact: Elizabeth Langridge-Noti, elangridge@ucsd.edu
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
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This exhibit explores the work of André Kim (1935-2010), the country’s first male fashion designer and a pioneer of international cultural exchange using original garments on loan from André Kim Design Atelier (Jung-Do Kim), along with archival photographs, newspaper clippings, magazines, books and other documents. His designs contributed to the visual foundation of the Korean Wave (hallyu).
When: March 30 – June 28, 2026
Where: Geisel Library, The Nest, 9701 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla 92093
Organized by: UC San Diego Library and the Institute of Arts and Humanities with the support of Jin Moon (Library) and Professor Todd Henry (History Department).
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Come on over for a cup of coffee and a morning pastry! Global Coffee Hour is meant to bring together both international and domestic students, scholars and families to celebrate our global community at UC San Diego. Join us for fun activities and build connections that expand across the world.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8–9:30 a.m.
Where: Student Center B Eucalyptus Grove
Contact: Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu with an indication of which program or event you have questions about.
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Globally Engaged Tritons are excited to welcome you and your little ones to a nurturing community space. While most families attending have children aged 0-7, families of all ages are invited. We hope this space helps you connect with other parents, as it truly takes a village to help our children thrive. We will have picnic blankets, snacks, games, and music during this fun-filled session!
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2026, 3–4 p.m.
Where: Doyle Park
Contact: Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu with an indication of which program or event you have questions about.
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Throughout the Fall Quarter, ISEO has multiple opportunities to engage with ISEO and with the campus community. These include events like the Global Coffee Hour but also workshops that can help unravel the intricacies of U.S. visas.
When: multiple dates
Where: both in person and virtual
Contact: Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu with an indication of which program or event you have questions about.
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Global Initiatives welcomes delegations of senior leadership and key faculty from partner institutions, government entities and industry. Many of these visits center around the exploration of potential collaborative partnerships, exchange programs, and co-sponsored research projects.
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| - 03/26 University of Osaka
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| - Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (Italy)
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (Japan)
- Universidad La Salle Bajio (Mexico)
- Ahmedabad University (India)
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