Funding Opportunities

Students from around the world can finance their participation in ISUenergy 2026 through a combination of international mobility grants, national scholarship programs, university funding schemes, and thematic foundations. Below is a structured overview.

🌍 1. International Mobility & Exchange Funding

Erasmus+ Short-Term Mobility Grants (Europe & Partner Countries)

Supports short academic stays, summer schools, and training programs abroad. Funding includes travel and subsistence allowances. 
Eligibility: Students enrolled at universities holding the Erasmus Charter.

Swiss-European Mobility Program (SEMP) / Movetia

Supports short programs and global mobility for students from Swiss institutions and partner universities. 
Eligibility: Students must apply through their home university.

🏛️ 2. National Scholarship Agencies

Many countries operate national mobility funds that support short-term academic programs such as ISUenergy:

• DAAD (Germany) – Short-term study visits & summer school grants
• Campus France (France) – Mobility grants for international programs
• Fulbright (USA) – International study and research mobility
• CONACYT (Mexico) – Funding for international academic training
• CSC (China) – Scholarships for overseas academic programs
• JASSO (Japan) – Short-term study abroad support
• UGC/AICTE (India) – International training and mobility grants

Tip: Students should check their national agency’s “short-term mobility” or “summer program” category.

🏫 3. University-Based Funding

Short Program Grants / International Office Funding

Most universities offer:

• Travel grants
• Short-term mobility scholarships
• Summer school funding
• Need-based support for international programs

Social or Hardship Funds

Some universities (e.g., ETH Zürich) offer additional support for students with financial need.

🤝 4. Foundations, NGOs & CSR Programs

Students can apply to:

• Energy & sustainability foundations
• Environmental NGOs
• Rotary / Lions Clubs (local chapters often support international education)
• Corporate CSR programs (especially in energy, engineering, climate, and sustainability)
• Scholarship platforms (ScholarshipPortal, DAAD database, StudyPortals)

✈️ 5. Travel Grants & Micro-Grants

Universities often provide:

• Conference & summer school travel grants
• Alumni-funded mobility awards
• Internationalisation micro-grants

✔️ Recommended Steps for ISUenergy Participants

1. Contact the International Office of their home university.
2. Check national scholarship agencies for short-term mobility funding.
3. Apply to foundations and CSR programs related to energy & sustainability.
4. Request an official invitation letter from ISUenergy to support applications.
5. Apply early - many funds operate on rolling deadlines.

🤩 To support your application, we can provide:

✔ Official ISUenergy invitation letter 

✔ Detailed program description 

✔ Confirmation of academic relevance 

✔ Information on ECTS recognition