Funded by the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning’s Global Engagement Strategic Plan, launched in 2023, two new grant programs aim to encourage the development of new faculty-led education abroad programs at the University of Michigan. In Academic Year 2024-2025, ten grants of up to $24,000 each (up to $4,000 to support the faculty leader and up to $20,000 in matching funding to support student participants) will be awarded across the following categories:
Eligibility Criteria:
A complete application consists of a questionnaire, statement of purpose, budget, and letter of support.
Applications will be accepted year-round, with at least two review and selection periods annually. The next deadline for submission is February 14, 2025.
Questions? Contact Amy Carey, assistant vice provost for international engagement, at amycarey@umich.edu.
"Enabling a faculty-led education abroad component, has allowed students to go beyond the confines of traditional classroom settings and directly immerse themselves in the global marine renewable energy sector."
"We aim to shed light on the needs of aging populations in Chile and the U.S., while also enabling participants to compare and contrast these contexts."
"This experience proved to be transformative, inspiring students to reconsider their perspectives on education and teaching. One potential Marsal student was so motivated that they scheduled an appointment with Sarah Powers from Ecuador itself!"
