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The center is currently offering funding support up to $1,500 to PhD students specializing in international relations or comparative politics from the Political Science and International Relations Department who have successfully passed their qualifying exams by December 2024.
Deadline: Applications for 2024–25 funding are due Nov.13, 2024. A separate call for summer 2025 funding will be announced in spring 2025.
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Funding to support a graduate student research assistant for one semester or one year. Applicants must be a faculty member seeking graduate student support.
The next funding call will be announced by Dec. 1, 2023.
Application deadline: January 31, 2024.
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Funding to support PhD students seeking summer research assistantships. Applicants must be graduate students seeking research assistant opportunities.
The next funding call will be announced by March 24, 2025.
Application deadline: April 9, 2025.
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CIS will support the cost of an annual International Studies Association (ISA) membership ($55) to PhD students from the Political Science and International Relations Department.
Application deadline: Rolling
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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.
