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Study Abroad

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/kearneyic/faculty/studyabroad.html

Minnesota State Mankato Faculty Links

On-campus Information & Opportunities

International Programs Advisory Committee (IPAC) Members

MN State Mankato Faculty Led International Study Tour

2009 Professional Development Day Presentations

International Opportunities for Faculty & Staff - presented by Caryn Lindsay

Teaching Abroad (including planning & logistics) - presented by Dr. Linda Good

Grant Opportunities

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) supports scholarship in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences.

Fulbright Scholar Program Grants are made to U.S. Citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Since the program's inception in 1946, more than 250,000 participants - chosen for their leadership potential - have had the opportunity to observe each other's political, economic and cultural institutions. MSU faculty interested in pursuing a Fulbright Grant may contact Caryn Lindsay (507-389-1281).

Fulbright-Hays Awards from the U.S. Department of Education

Higher Education for Development

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) - grants for both individuals and institutions

U.S. Department of Education, International Programs Directory

The Foundation Center - non-profit library of foundations

The Scholar Access Grant from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Global Studies Program is awarded to postsecondary faculty members and instructional staff wishing to incorporate international and global content into their courses.

International Visiting Research Fellowship - Provided by the University of Sydney in Australia. This program allows researchers from the US, and around the world, to spend a period of up to 12 weeks conducting collaborative research at the University of Sydney.

International Teaching and Consulting

Short term international lecturing/consulting opportunities: If you are interested in short-term consulting (leading workshops, seminars, lecturing, advising) for the U.S. Department of State, please forward your c.v. to IPO Director Caryn Lindsay and she will forward them on to the appropriate State Department Office.

AMIDEAST - American - Middle East Education and Training Services

International Career Employment Weekly - including work in international education

The International Educator - job guide and listings

Rotary Grants for University Teachers

Semester at Sea - spend a semester cruising the high seas while teaching

The Scholar Ship - - spend a semester cruising the high seas while teaching

World Learning for International Development

International Education Associations and Conferences

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Upcoming Conferences:
May 24-29, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Upcoming Conferences:
November 11-14, 2009 Istanbul, Turkey

General Resources

Seminars International: A travel consulting organization created in 1968, Seminars International serves the needs of educational groups who seek to enhance their programs through travel.

STA Travel can assist with domestic and international group travel.

CEA Global Education Solutions works with faculty members to develop a custom program that accommodates your specific academic requests.  CEA has the flexibility to accommodate an array of needs.

CAPA is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1972 which specializes in education abroad program development for U.S. institutions of higher education. With international program centers in London, Paris, Florence, Sydney, Madrid and Costa Rica, they are fully equipped to meet the needs of institutions, students and faculty.

School for International Training (SIT): SIT offers a variety of programs for working professionals who wish to enhance their careers and accelerate their professional development through distance education, graduate or continuing education programs, short courses and summer classes.

IEP - International Education Programs: IEP assists faculty members to develop customized programs in countries around the world. Many destinations have a service-learning focus with community development projects and would be excellent sites in which faculty could lead health, science and liberal arts students.

Alpha Learning and Programs is a boutique company specialized on designing and executing International Field Study Tours in Europe for business students of all levels – undergraduate, graduate and executive

CIEE facilitates International Faculty Development Seminars around the world, featuring lectures, site visits, and discussions with overseas academics and colleagues. Recent programs dealt with contemporary Arab culture in Jordan, the legacy of war in Cambodia and Vietnam, institutions of globalizations in Belgium, and an examination of public health issues and initiatives in Uganda. MSU faculty qualify for discounts because of our CIEE institutional membership!