There is a wealth of funding opportunities available for graduate and undergraduate students who are studying various topics within the broad field of international relations.  The eligibility requirements vary significantly as does the funding restrictions which include money for research, field work, or study off-campus.  Links to these opportunities are provided below, as is a brief description of each opportunity organized into a table that lists the basic funding description, eligibility requirements, and application deadline.

Funding Opportunity	Description	Eligibility	Application Deadline
David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships	Undergraduates or Graduates who want to Study Abroad	US Citizen; matriculated undergraduate or graduate student	Varies
National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program	Fellowship for research on environmental issue with the EPA	US Citizen; matriculated undergraduate or graduate student; pursuing educational program related to pollution control or environmental protection	January 26, 2004
Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research: Hudson River Social Science/Public Policy Research Grants	Funding to research how the actions of the government influence the Hudson River and its watershed.	Varies by type of grant: research, travel, or graduate fellowship.	Varies
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Graduate research fellowship on environmental studies	Funding for research and advanced study at the Smithsonian's Environmental Research Center	Matriculated graduate students.	January 15, 2004
Asian Cultural Council Residency Program	Graduate students undertaking social science research at cultural and educational institutions in East and Southeast Asia	U.S. Citizen	Please see website for more information.
Asian Cultural Council: Taiwan Fellowship	U.S. Students pursuing social science study in Taiwan	U.S. Citizen	Please see website for more information.
Asian Cultural Council: Philippines Fellowship	Supports U.S. students studying social sciences research or study in the Philippines.	U.S. Citizen	Please see website for more information.
Civic Education Project: Eastern Scholars Program & Others	Funding for research and teaching for IR graduate students concentrating in Eastern & Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union	Eligibility varies by funding program.  Please see website for more information.	Deadline varies by funding program.  Please see website for more information.
Harry S. Truman Library Institute Research Grants	Public policy and foreign policy research grants to allow graduate students to conduct research at the Harry S. Truman library.	Graduate students who are conducting research on enduring public policy and foreign policy issues that will likely be published.  Undergraduate student grants are also available.	April 1, 2004 and October 1, 2004
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship	Undergraduate or graduate funding for work on peace and security in Washington, DC	Graduate students and undergraduates who have demonstrated a strong interest in peace and security issues.  U.S. citizens are given preference.	February 1, 2004 and October 14, 2004
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program	Undergraduate and graduate fellowships for work in DC relating to public policy and market-based mechanisms' effect on social and economic problems.	Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates of all nationalities.  Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.	February 16, 2004
Institute for Humane Studies: Humane Studies Fellowship	Graduate and undergraduate fellowships for study of human rights, rule of law, free trade and other human affairs and humane studies related to the ideas of liberty.  Applies to study abroad.	Full-time graduate student or undergraduate student with junior or senior standing at the time of the award.	December 31, 2004
International Research & Exchanges Board: Individual Advanced Research Opportunities	US citizens pursuing graduate study wishing to conduct research in central and eastern Europe or Eurasia	US Citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a master's program.	November 1, 2004
Lady Davis Fellowship Trust: Graduate Fellowships	Graduate students who wish to conduct research in Israel at Technion University.	Non-Israeli students pursuing a master's degree.	November 30, 2004
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund	Women from developing countries studying issues of women and development	Female national of a developing country enrolled in a degree program and interested in issues that relate to women and/or children.	February 1, 2004
New York State Assembly: Graduate Internship	Undergraduate and Graduate students in NY researching legislative process	Undergraduate and graduate students of any major who are interested in interning for the NY State Assembly.	November 3, 2004
New York City Summer Graduate Fellowship and Undergraduate Internship Programs	Undergraduate and graduate students interested in working for the New York City Government	Fellowship and internships open to graduates and undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in government and public service.	Deadlines vary by program.  Please see website for more information.
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Graduate Fellowship and International Visiting Fellowship	Funding for research on courses on global democracy and human rights in Taiwan.	Graduate students must be enrolled in a relevant master's degree program.	See website for more information.
American Council of Learned Societies: East European Language Training Grants	East European language training grants for Americans to study an Eastern European language over the summer.	U.S. Citizens or permanent residents; completed undergraduate degree; must use language in academic research or training.	January 15, 2004
Archibald Bush Foundation: Leadership Fellows Program	Fellowships support learning experiences that may include academic course work, internships, or self-designed study program.	U.S. Citizens or permanent residents at least 28 years of age who have worked or lived for at least one continuous year in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or one of several counties in Wisconsin.	Mid-October; specific deadline dates are announced in August.
Julius Nyerere Fellowship	Graduate fellowships for students studying economic, political, and social dimensions of foreign policies (including development assistance and trade initiatives) undertaken by U.S. administrations and the U.S. Congress through the issues of Africa.	Graduate students in International Relations, African studies, or related field.	See website for more information

Links to additional sources for identifying relevant funding opportunities:

• Financial aid for study abroad: International Education Financial Aid

• Scholarships & loans for study abroad & exchange programs: InternationalStudent.com

• Scholarships and other information for students interested in studying the Central and Eastern European Studies: EastChance.com

• Cornell University's list of graduate fellowships in international studies

• The National Academies' list of fellowships, scholarships and grant