As of 2010, the NEA Foundation's "Learning & Leadership" travel grants financial support to public school teachers, education professionals and faculty and staff of public higher learning institutions for travel to educational conferences. The grants cover the individual's participation in either a conference, professional development course or national or international school event. The grant amount for individuals, as of 2010, is $2,000 per grantee.
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20506
202-682-5400
nea.gov
As of 2010, the Fulbright program--sponsored by the U.S. Department of State--features more than 1200 grants for U.S. scholars, students, faculty, administrators and professionals to serve as "ambassadors" abroad. Scholars who want to research, teach or develop creative art projects abroad may apply for a nine- to 12-month grant period. Grant awards vary from country to country but regardless of the cost of living in a destination abroad, the money covers all travel and living expenses, excluding personal travel or shopping.
Applicants seeking a Fulbright grant should consult the website for country-specific information and start early. The annual grant process--which includes presenting a proposal in person to the Fulbright board--takes around six months to complete.
Institute of International Education (IIE) Headquarters
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
212-984-5330
us.fulbrightonline.org
The National Science Foundation's "Developing Global Scientists and Engineers Program" assists aspring scientists, engineers and researchers. U.S. student grantees receive a high-quality international research experience in the country of their choice. For example, a mechanical engineering student can apply for a travel grant to research oil drilling practices in Saudi Arabia. The "Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Project (DDEP)" option specifically supports doctoral students doing research for their dissertations. These grantees work with a foreign investigator to complete their work abroad.
The National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230
703-292-5111
nsf.gov
