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UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The annual UC Davis Global Learning Photo Contest (formerly called the 'UC Davis Study Abroad Photo Contest') aims to recognize and celebrate student photography taking place on the many global learning programs offered throughout the year. The deadline to submit photos is in early fall quarter, but we encourage students to submit their favorite photos on a rolling basis as programs conclude. Top prizes (for all winners and finalists): gift cards ranging from $25-$200. Full details.

UC Davis Global Learning Fair

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., ARC Ballrooms A&B—UC Davis Campus. Join us at the UC Davis Global Learning Fair to learn about the variety of global opportunities and funding resources available to you. The fair features global leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, global internships, post-graduate global opportunities, funding opportunities and more! Fill out the interest form to receive regular updates.

Global Leadership, Internships, and Research

GloCal Health Fellowship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The GloCal Health Fellowship is a 12-month mentored research fellowship at one of twenty international partner sites for researchers interested in diseases and conditions in developing countries. Recipients will receive education and training, mentorship and financial support to complete a research project. Join the info session: August 15, 7–8 a.m. Apply now for 2026-27. Deadline: September 15.

OECD Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad from 6-26 weeks as part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Co-operative Research Programme. Apply now. Deadline: September 10.

Competitions, Challenges, and Funding

Siddall Sheffield Scholarship

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The University of Sheffield’s Siddall Sheffield Scholarship offers full tuition and a £18,000 (approx. $23,000) stipend for a one-year Engineering Master’s. Open to talented U.S. students across a range of disciplines—from Aerospace to Computer Science. Apply now. Deadline: January 13.

Upcoming Info Sessions and Events

Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series 2025

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​August 28, 3 p.m., virtual. Join this seminar series to hear works-in-progress, exchange ideas and strategies, and explore relevant topics related to Indigenous Peoples and communities from the Asia-Pacific region. Researchers from a broad range of academic fields will present their fieldwork, research, methodologies, insights and findings. Register now.

Holistic U 2025: Engaging Academia Together

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​September 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 1220 Walker Hall. Holistic U 2025 is a unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations about the challenges that students from marginalized communities often face in U.S. higher education, including unconscious bias and racism. Register now.

Peace Corps Application Workshop: Davis

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​September 16, 4 p.m., virtual. Make your Peace Corps application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program and strengthen your application. You will be guided step-by-step through the online application. Learn ways to improve your chances and ask questions about service. Register now.