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 Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship aims to financially assist one graduate student annually from the University of Virginia to conduct research or study in Iceland, or an Icelandic student to pursue academic work at the University of Virginia. This fellowship is open to scholars in various fields including sciences, humanities, arts, history, and architecture. The Foundation's Board of Trustees selects recipients, valuing cross-cultural academic exchange in honor of Robert Kellogg's legacy. Funding up to $25,000 covers project expenses and travel, assessed by a knowledgeable committee and endorsed by the Foundation's Board.