International Initiatives and Relations

University policy requires all faculty, staff, and students (including graduate assistants, residents, and fellows) to register their international travel before they depart. The International Travel Registry is part of the University’s efforts to ensure that all travelers are prepared and educated about safe and healthy travel abroad. 

In addition, CEHD policy requires all faculty and staff traveling abroad to purchase the university health travel insurance. CEHD faculty and staff can use EFS 1000-12273-20956 for this charge. You can find more information on CEHD’s international travel insurance policy on Sky.

Funding for international engagement and research

• UMN Funding Sources

• UMN faculty and staff travel grants

• CEHD Global Signature Grants - Call for Proposals 2025-26

• Financial Guidance for Fulbright Applicants [PDF]

Support for international students

• International Buddy Program

• International Ambassadors Program

• Housing Resources

• Passport Website (general information about the U of M and Twin Cities, includes international student videos)

• Financial information for incoming international students

Other international funding opportunities

• CEHD Global Signature Grant

• Funding for Students 

• Funding for International Students

• Mary T. Graduate Fellowship for Community Development

CEHD maintains partnerships on every continent (except Antarctica). These partners can be leveraged for exchange opportunities or external funding opportunities.

• Guidance for Memoranda of Understanding

• Undergraduate Global Learning Experience concept paper –  Rhiannon Williams and Christopher Johnstone

• Global Signature Grant call for proposals

• Brazil

• Cambodia

• Morocco

• South Korea

• Thailand