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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Global Initiatives and ISEO is pleased to announce funding for a small number of grants of up to $50,000 for a 12-month period for postdoctoral employees with foreign residence in any discipline. Grants can be used to cover postdoctoral salary and benefits and, in combination with other grants and fellowships received, cannot cover more than 100% of a scholar's salary.
Sponsor: Global Initiatives and the International Services and Engagement Office.
Contact: For more information, please reach out to Elizabeth Langridge-Noti, elangridge@ucsd.edu
Submission Deadlines: January 30, 2026
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The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is interested in recruiting faculty from international universities for temporary teaching and research collaborations as a way to further internationalize their campus. A TUM host (faculty or junior fellows) must be identified for the application and stays can be between one week and three months.
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich
Submission Deadlines: January 31, 2026 for stays possible beginning April 1, 2026
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The Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program offers fellowships to early- to mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, education, sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, behavioral science, computer science, pedagogy, linguistics, neurosciences, and science of learning. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged.
Sponsor and contact: Jacobs Foundation and CIFAR, fellowship@jacobsfoundation.org
Submission Deadline: February 2, 2026 at noon EST
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The MedTech Accelerator by the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur is re-imagining the acceleration of Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship here at UC San Diego. Our proprietary Stage One Program helps UC San Diego affiliated startups navigate the complex processes of bringing deep tech-medical innovations to market. The program will take place in the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur, Franklin Antonio Hall, 1st floor.
Host: Institute for the Global Entrepreneur
Contact: For more information, please contact Becky Deller, rdeller@ucsd.edu
Submission Deadline: Apply by February 23, 2026
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Please register to join us for a informational session on the funding opportunities available from UC Alianza MX with the Alianza MX team on February 26, 2026, 12:00-13:00. Alianza MX is a system-wide initiative that supports research and academic engagement with Mexico via a variety of funding opportunities including calls for proposals, meetings, and events.
Contact: Elizabeth Langridge-Noti, elangridge@ucsd.edu
When: February 26, 2026, 12:00-13:00
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The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) provides support and protected time (three to five years) to advanced postdoctoral U.S. research scientists and recently-appointed U.S. junior faculty (applicants must be at least two years beyond conferral of doctoral degree) for an intensive, mentored research career development experience.
The experience will be in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) as defined by the World Bank. Low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries are included.
Applications are invited from early career investigators from any health-related discipline who propose career development activities and a research project that is related to the health priorities of the LMIC.
Sponsor: Fogarty International Center
Contact: Christine Jessup, Ph.D., Program Officer, Christine.Jessup@nih.gov
Application deadline: March 20, 2026
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GLOBAL INFORMATION UPDATES |
As a reminder, UC San Diego requires senior and key personnel on active federal award projects and on any federal proposals to complete the research security training. Complete the training before March 1, 2026, to avoid being locked out of Single Sign-On (SSO).
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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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Atmospheric River Research Flights Go Global
Atmospheric rivers, ribbons of water vapor in the sky that carry large amounts of water vapor, can be useful or destructive when they make landfall and release their moisture as heavy rain or snow. Since 2016, UC San Diego's Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes has led the Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program (AR Recon) with NOAA, using specially equipped aircraft to study these storms over the Pacific Ocean. This year, AR Recon is expanding through the Global Atmospheric River and Reconnaissance Program (GARRP), coordinating with research teams in Canada, Ireland, Germany and elsewhere to extend observations across both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The aim is to create more accurate forecasts and longer advance warnings to enhance water supplies and public safety.
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Fulbright Speaker Series: Innovation in the Medical Field from Inception to Market
The Fulbright Association and Global Initiatives are co-hosting this inciteful guest lecture featuring Jay Schrankler, Managing Partner, Hatch and Halo IP Licensing and Commercialization Agenda. Jay will share his industry expertise on a practical framework for transforming innovative concepts into commercially viable products.
When: January 22, 2026, 17:00
Where: Design and Innovation Building Room 2086
Contact: Max Reinke, mreinke@ucsd.edu
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Oceanids Whale Watching Trip
Join Oceanids to witness California Gray Whales on their migration to and from Mexico on board the Legacy ship via Seaforth Sportsfishing. Oceanids are a welcome and support group for newcomers and visitors to UC San Diego and sponsor a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
When: January 25, 2026
Where: 1717 Quivira Road
Contact: Questions? Email Georgia at gbsham@gmail.com or call Liz between 9am and 5pm
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Global Coffee Hour with Globally Engaged Tritons
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 global community at UC San Diego. Join Globally Engaged Tritons for fun activities and build connections that expand across the world.
When: February 11, 2026
Where: 9358 Mandeville Lane 92093
Contact: Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu
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International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) Events Calendar
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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VISITS & PARTNERSHIPS: December |
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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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| - No delegations were received in December
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| - National Central University (Taiwan)
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
- Kobe University (Japan)
- Indian School of Busines (ISB) (India)
- Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), University of Haifa (Israel)
- Chungnam National University (Republic of Korea)
- Dosign, Inc (Republic of Korea
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Singapore University of Technology and Design (Singapore)
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