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The annual application process is open for faculty and postdocs from the Political Science and International Relations Department focusing on international relations or comparative politics.
The standard grant amount is up to $3,000 in funding for RTPC faculty and postdocs and up to $5,000 in funding to tenured and tenure-track faculty. See full description for details on applying for any exceptional projects above this amount.
Proposals can be submitted by September 25, 2025, for priority consideration. Final deadline to submit proposals is Feb. 1, 2026.
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The annual application process is open for faculty from the Political Science and International Relations Department focusing on international relations or comparative politics.
Up to $3,000 available per year to hire undergraduate research assistants. Please note the requirement to hire students with work-study eligibility.
Proposals can be submitted by September 25, 2025 for priority consideration. Final deadline to submit proposals is Feb. 1, 2026.
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CIS will fund up to a maximum of $15,000 each for conferences and workshops related to international studies or comparative politics.
Application deadline: January 31 every year for priority review for conferences taking place the subsequent academic year.
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Funding to support a graduate student research assistant for one semester or one year.
Application deadline: January 31 every year for assistantships taking place the subsequent academic year.
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Funding supports planning of a four-hour book manuscript workshop featuring three invited discussants.
Application deadline: Proposals due at least six months prior to a workshop.
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Up to $1,000 in funding support for an event featured a visiting scholar and open to undergraduate attendees. Qualifying applicants should be faculty from the Political Science and International Relations Department.
Application deadline: Two months prior to a proposed event.
Learn more about Cosponsorship Support.
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USC reimburses guests for necessary and reasonable approved expenses they incur in the conduct of university business. USC does not reimburse for personal expenses. Additional guidelines can be found here.
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We have gathered frequently asked questions applicants and grantees may have about funding support. If you do not find answers to your questions, please email us at cis@dorsife.usc.edu.
