The 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application is due Sept. 15, 2022. Please register and attend the webinar Global Hidden Gems from 1-2 p.m. on July 27 to learn more. View the video tutorial for an application walk through if you need help navigating the application. For additional opportunities and application resources, please visit Global Relation’s Fulbright webpage.

The American Academy in Berlin invites applicants for 2023-2024 residential fellowships for projects in arts, humanities, social sciences, and public policy. The Richard C. Holbrooke Fellowship for innovative approaches to resolving global issues. Application deadline: September 30, 2022 (12pm EST/ 6pm CET). Email: tc@americanacademy.de. To apply, visit here.

Come to Allerton July 30 for a movie, lawn games, a cash bar, and food truck on the Bowling Lawn. Activities start at 7 p.m., with the original “Jumanji” being shown at dusk! A discounted hotel rate is being offered that night, which includes access to the event and more. Book your room by calling 217-333-3287. Event-only tickets will be available for $10 that night — no reservation needed.

In the spirit of Shinrin Yoku, or "forest bathing," Japan House is hosting a variety of musical performances throughout the grounds near and around Japan House for anyone to freely come and enjoy. For July, Salaryman, an electronic rock band, is featured. Japan House's Matcha Cafe will be open starting at 4 p.m. Come early for the best selection of kakigori, hiyashi chuka, and more!

This week's Food for Thought will feature a presentation and discussion around cultural appropriation led by facilitators from Diversity & Social Justice Education. Free instant-ramen lunch will be provided. Please visit the website for other upcoming topics.

At 5 p.m., The Duke of Elvintones, a four-piece jazz band comprised of University of Illinois Jazz Studies grad students, will bring energetic and refreshing hard bop jazz. Then at 7 p.m., Afro LTA will keep you moving to the rhythm with their Latin-American music with African roots and folk-urban music that has a strong percussion influence. 

Join Callista Stilts, an Allerton intern and sustainable design student at the University of Illinois for a session on pollinator-friendly gardens at Allerton Park. Children can also join in and will get their own instructions for creating a “bee bath” during the event. The event is free, but registration is required. Please register children also.

Join us as we celebrate the 200th birthday of Gregor Mendel, a key scientist in the emergence of modern genetics. A morning lineup of speakers from ecology, history, and plant biology will explore different aspects of genetics. The afternoon will feature hands-on activities for K-12 science enthusiasts that honor the legacy of Gregor Mendel. Enjoy a free birthday cupcake while supplies last!

The Provost Office will be hosting open lab hours for Interfolio@Illinois on Thursday, July 14th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in 157 Noyes. Users with questions or needing additional assistance using the RPT system are encouraged to attend an open lab session for additional one-on-one assistance. Don't forget to bring your laptop! Additional times and locations can be found here. 

The Health and Environmental Applications Laboratory (HEAL) at the Illinois State Water Survey provides analytical services to support better understanding of our water resources. HEAL partners with researchers to fulfil the analytical needs of a variety of projects on water quality. Join HEAL for this virtual open house to learn more about the lab's capabilities and partnership opportunities!

The Human Genome Project (HGP) was launched in the 1990s to sequence and map the human genome and the first complete sequence was finally published in 2022. Join Sneha Das MS to learn why the HGP endeavor was important, how it was accomplished and what can be done with the knowledge of the human genome sequence.

The purpose of this 1-hour study is to understand how people learn online information on their own. The study will be done in a Zoom meeting. Participants will fill out surveys and do web search in the study. Chrome browser users are required. $12 Amazon Gift Card will be paid after the study. Please contact Tre Tomaszewski (jtomasz2@illinois.edu) for more information. Thank you!

This complete feeding study investigates walnut consumption, gut microbes, & metabolism. All meals & snacks are provided for 9 weeks. Blood & fecal donations required. Adults without food allergies/intolerance, metabolic or gastrointestinal disease, or medications that affect the gut are eligible. Compensation up to $1000. Email fshn-walnut-study@mx.uillinois.edu for more information.

This study involves adults ages 45-75 years consuming two different supplements daily for two separate four-week periods. Participation involves collection of stool samples and diet records. Participants will complete surveys and computer tasks (over 6 visits of 1.5 to 2.5 hours each) to assess thinking ability. The study will take ~13 weeks total. Compensation of $350 provided upon completion.

Looking for adults aged 21-64 years with high weight for height to participate in a study into prolonged sitting and how adults think. The study involves 3 visits to Freer Hall, wearing activity monitors, and screening. Measures include cognitive tests, electroencephalography, a body scan, maximal exercise test, and blood draws. Compensation up to $350. Click here if interested!

The iCONS research study involves seven 2-hour visits & a daily gummy for 9 months.  Activities include height, weight, & eye health measurements, reading & math related questions, computer tasks, & parent questionnaires. Families will receive up to $300, plus $10 per visit for travel costs. Parking provided. To learn more, email iconstudy@illinois.edu or 217-300-1667.

The BCNN Lab is launching a study called ELIAS, which is focused on the cognitive and nutritional development of infants beginning at 12-18 months. You will be asked to come to 6 visits (1.5 hours each) over the course of 12 months and will receive $420 in Amazon e-gift cards. Additional compensation will be provided for those traveling over 30 miles. Contact elias.uiuc@gmail.com if interested.

Are you looking to get physically active? Researchers at Illinois are conducting a 6-month research study of stretching-toning, aerobic exercise and yoga. Participants will engage in free supervised exercise classes from August through February. We are recruiting adults ages 55-79. Researchers will gather data before, after the 6-months, and a year later. Compensation is up to $240!