The International Center for Materials Resarch (ICMR) at UC Santa Barbara announces its International Research Fellowship competition for the 2008 - 2009 academic year.

ICMR International Research Fellowships support research visits to non-US laboratories for graduate students, postdocs and junior faculty affiliated with US Institutions. Typical durations are a few weeks - 3 months, with award amounts for travel and expenses of up to $5000; we anticipate that the applicant will continue to receive their regular salary support from their home institution. Conference travel is not supported.

Application materials, consisting of a 1-page description of the collaboration, a short CV and (for students and postdocs) a letter of support from the advisor, should be sent to the ICMR Program Coordinator, Jennifer Ybarra (ybarra@icmr.ucsb.edu). Applications are welcome at any time, but should be received by March 2008 for fullest consideration. Our funding structure prioritizes collaborations with countries that are not in Western Europe.

The ICMR Director, Nicola Spaldin (805 893-7920, nicola@mrl.ucsb.edu) or Program Coordinator, Jennifer Ybarra (805 893-5850, ybarra@mrl.ucsb.edu) will be pleased to discuss any ideas or questions.