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 | UO faculty, staff, and students at the Annual Global Studies Institute Fall Gathering. |
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| Inside This Edition In this newsletter, you’ll find information about upcoming events, projects of GSI faculty research centers, and funding opportunities. |
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We had an inspiring first annual Global Studies Institute fall gathering. Among the 80 attendees were faculty, staff, and students who have interacted with the Global Studies Institute (GSI) through: Global Oregon student and faculty travels awards Advancing Global Solutions through research, innovation, and international collaborations Hosting international visitors Faculty research centers affiliated with the Global Studies Institute, Staying in the Global Studies Institute Flat in London Fulbright programs
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Provost Chris Long and Vice Provost Dennis Galvan provided welcoming remarks. Provost Long highlighted the ways in which the University of Oregon’s global engagement directly aligns with the Oregon Rising strategic plan and its goal of accelerating the University’s impact on the world. Christopher Daradics and Stephanie Knight from the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) developed activities that provided attendees with the opportunity to discuss overlapping areas of interest over lunch. We are looking forward to future opportunities for collaboration. |
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Elly Vandegrift, Director, Global Studies Institute |
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 | Global Studies Institute Professional Staff: Elly Vandegrift, Meaghan Bogart, Hadil Abuhmaid |
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|  | The Global Studies Institute Student staff: Nicolas Pliego Castillo, Bella Orberlatz, Aurélien Daglo-Agbodo |
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Integration of Ecology Into Landscape Architecture Education and Practice January 15, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Location TBD |
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| Natalia Echeverri, a senior lecturer of landscape architecture at the University of Hong Kong, will discuss the integration of ecology into landscape architecture education and practice. Her lecture will highlight interdisciplinary collaboration challenges and showcase practice-based projects that address sensitive sites and transform traditional aquaculture landscapes in Southern China. Echeverri’s visit is part of a Sustainable Cities and Landscapes speaker series sponsored by the Global Justice Program. You can find more information about past and upcoming speakers here. |
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Climate Clashes: Understanding Conflict to Enact Change |
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| The Climate Clashes conference, sponsored by the Global Justice Program and co-organized by GSI and the School of Global Studies and Languages, featured presentations from local, domestic, and international speakers. The conference included seven interdisciplinary panels centered on climate research, ranging from social inequity and media communications to agricultural and ecological processes. “We saw through the panels how different narratives and counter-narratives are colliding in the global public sphere," said Aneesh Aneesh, executive director of the School of Global Studies and Languages and one of the organizers of the event. The three-day conference was heavily attended by both students and faculty and sparked many fruitful conversations. |
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Challenges and Opportunities of Sea Level Rise Response for Hawai’i |
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Makena Coffman from the University of Hawaii Manoa delivered an impactful presentation earlier this month. Titled Challenges and Opportunities of Sea Level Rise Response for Hawai‘i, Coffman’s presentation highlighted the critical role of economic strategies in addressing future mitigation efforts to sea level rise while engaging stakeholders across the islands.
We were thrilled to see attendees from the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, Economics, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, and Folklore, come together to learn and ask thought-provoking questions.
Makena’s visit was sponsored by the Global Justice Program and was the second in a four-person lecture series hosted by Sustainable Cities and Landscapes research center. You can find more information about past and upcoming speakers here. |
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Public Health Crises and Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ghana Global Oregon Faculty Collaboration Fund |
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Alexander Kwarteng and Amma Larbi, faculty in the department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science andTechnology (KNUST), in Kumasi, Ghana visited the University of Oregon. In a seminar co-hosted by the META Center for Systems Biology, the Department of Bioengineering, and the Global Studies Institute, they described their research focusing on microbiology, genomics, and microbiome studies of neglected tropical diseases included malaria and lymphatic filariasis. During the visit, they also explored the potential for expanding their West Africa zebrafish research facility to increase research opportunities and understanding of human health implications of emerging One Health crises. |
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Through our Global Oregon initiatives, University of Oregon students are invited to apply for research awards to support international research, internships, and engagement. |
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Awards up to $2,000 to support international research and/or professional development. |
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Awards up to $500 to support global research or education experiences (such as GEO study abroad, GlobalWorks international internships, international research opportunities, participation in international events, etc.) |
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Awards up to $1,000 for graduate students and up to $500 for undergraduates to support internationally oriented projects in Translation Studies. |
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Awards of $500 to $2,000 for graduate or undergraduate students engaged in global health research, field study, study abroad, or internships. |
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Awards of up to $1,500 for graduate or undergraduate students to travel to and participate in the annual APRU-Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference. Students will present their work at a poster session and participate in one of the conference working groups. Conference will be held at Simon Fraser University, June 17-20, 2025. |
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APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership12 student applicants will be selected to represent the University of Oregon in this international online role-playing exercise where students will form multi-country, multi-disciplinary teams to play the role of delegates to the UN Climate Change Negotiations. Awards of $500 will cover the student participation fees. Learn more about the program.
Students will be asked to complete an additional application. |
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Division of Global Engagement - Additional Global Funding Opportunities |
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Student organizations may apply for $100 co-sponsorships for their events. |
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GEO offers nearly 40 scholarships to help fund study or intern abroad experiences. Eligibility, award amount, application process, and deadlines vary by scholarship. |
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Deadline for all awards: Friday of Week 6 each term |
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This funding opportunity intends to promote research collaboration between UO faculty and colleagues at international partner institutions to boost faculty publication productivity, citation rates, and grant-writing success. UO faculty are invited to apply to this fund to bring colleagues to the UO for collaboration visits. |
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Awards of up to $1,000 in support of the global research activities of UO faculty. Priority will go toward research projects, though travel to present research at international conferences will also be considered. |
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The Global Justice Program (GJP) supports visits by distinguished national and international experts to the University of Oregon campus. Their contributions will enrich the university’s educational offerings international relations, peace, and the United Nations systems. |
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Alongside our regular program, the GJP Committee will dedicate funds ($50,000 per year for three years) to host visiting scholars who can offer courses and enhance programming on the Palestinian/Israel conflict. The allocation of those funds reinstates our educational commitment to raising awareness and understanding of the role of international relations and organizations in the promotion of peace and justice. |
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External Funding Opportunities |
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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad TheFulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships program offers grants to colleges and universities to support doctoral students conducting research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies for 6 to 12 months. Interested students should contact Elly Vandegrift, director of the Global Studies Institute for more information. |
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Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) program provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development, group research or study, or advanced intensive language programs. |
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Scholars at Risk The University of Oregon (UO) has been a member of Scholars at Risk (SAR) since 2023. SAR is an organization dedicated to supporting scholars and students displaced by conflict, persecution, and other crises. Sponsored by GSI in the Division of Global Engagement and managed by a faculty and staff committee, this membership offers UO faculty access to the SAR Virtual Speakers Series.
Through this series, faculty can invite scholars from the SAR network to guest lecture in their classes, offering unique perspectives shaped by political, social, and other challenges in their home countries. For a list of available speakers, visit the SAR Virtual Speakers Series website. For questions, contact Elly Vandegrift, director of the Global Studies Institute. |
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Spencer View Apartment for International Guests GSI maintains three short-term rentals for international visiting faculty and scholars. The apartments are fully furnished and located within convenient walking access to the UO campus, local shopping, and public transportation. |
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University of Oregon Guest Apartment in London GSI offers a completely furnished, two-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment in London for University of Oregon faculty and staff engaged in research in London. Located in Bloomsbury, the flat is housed on the top floor of the GEO London Center. This historic building was built in 1721; the flat was added in approximately 1890. It is very central and within walking distance to many sites, including the British Museum, SOAS, Historic Museum Tavern, West End Theatre District, etc.
GSI maintains three short-term rentals for international visiting faculty and scholars. The apartments are fully furnished and located within convenient walking access to the UO campus, local shopping, and public transportation. |
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Global Research Development Coordinator |
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Drive global research at Oregon's flagship public research Institution, The University of Oregon! Join our Global Studies Institute in the Division of Global Engagement as our Global Research Development Coordinator, where you’ll support innovative, globally-focused projects by connecting faculty to vital funding opportunities. Collaborate across disciplines, develop competitive proposals, and make a global impact! |
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