Faculty Funding Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Korean Studies Funding
9/16/23
With grant funding from the Academy of Korean Studies, the Asia Research Institute provides seed funding for faculty research projects, faculty conference travel support, and funding to develop new Korean studies classes or classroom modules.
International Education Research Grants
11/6/23
Through the University at Buffalo Office of International Education (OIE), faculty and graduate students at UB who work on Asia-related topics have the opportunity to apply for funding to support their research.
Nila T. Gnamm Fund
9/16/23
Managed by the UB APEC Study Center, in conjunction with the Department of Geography and Asian Studies Program, the Nila T. Gnamm Fund supports UB faculty and student research projects related to the study of Southeast Asia, including projects conducted in affiliation with the Asia Research Center.
Asia Research Institute Faculty Grants
12/17/24
The UB Asia Research Institute (ARI) offers research grants of up to $3,000 on a competitive basis to support scholarly research or creative work related to Asia and Asian diasporas. Funds can support research travel; purchase and collection of data; subvention or other publication expenses; and student research assistants.

Undergraduate Fellows Program
2/12/25
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) Undergraduate Fellows Program is open to students in any major who want to learn more about Asian cultures and societies, explore Asia-related careers, and help plan and volunteer for engaging academic and cultural events at UB.
Postdoctoral Scholars
9/15/23
ARI postdoctoral scholars maintain active programs of research in their field of expertise, generally teach one undergraduate course each semester, supervise the Undergraduate Fellows Program, and provide project support as a member of the Asia Research Institute.
SUNY Global Learning Institute at Buffalo
9/15/23
The SUNY Global Learning Institute (GLI) at Buffalo hosts sponsored student groups from Asia and around the world for short-term educational and cultural exchange opportunities in Buffalo.
International Student Conference Funding
11/21/24
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) provides funding for one UB undergraduate student each year to participate in each of the three conferences organized by International Student Conferences, Inc (ISC). Students apply to ISC to participate in one of the conferences and simultaneously apply to ARI for funding. ARI funding can only be offered to students who are accepted into one of the ISC conferences.