Alianza MX provides funding for UC graduate students to complete research stays of up to 3 months in Mexico, with the objective of supporting the pursuit of specific research objectives. Research activities should focus on topics that are specific to Mexico; topics on California-Mexico or US-Mexico relations; topics of comparative analysis between Mexico and California or the United States; or binational solutions to strategically important multi-disciplinary challenges in areas such as climate change, health, or migration.
Award Amount and Details
Funds may be used to supplement existing fellowship support, including:
- Up to $1,500 per month toward local living expenses
- Up to $800 total for one round trip to and from the research site
- And up to $150 monthly toward short-term health insurance if not enrolled in UC SHIP during the term of the stay.
Deadlines and Date Information
Eligibility Information
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral-level program at a UC campus, and they must be hosted by a faculty member or researcher at a host institution in Mexico. The student’s research project plan must be approved by both a UC faculty advisor and Mexican host.
