The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation aims to promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Iceland. It supports scholars from both nations by funding graduate research or study that facilitates this cross-cultural engagement, reinforcing the bonds and mutual understanding between the two countries.
The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowship program has a clear goal to foster academic exchange between Iceland and the United States. It supports both U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities looking to conduct graduate research or study in Iceland, and Icelandic citizens or permanent residents from Icelandic universities aiming to do the same in the United States. The fellowship assesses applicants through a rigorous evaluation process led by a committee of experts, with funding up to $25,000 covering project costs and travel expenses.