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Study Abroad

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

University-sponsored Education Abroad & Domestic Study Away or Field Programs

New proposal form for AY 2012-13 programs Click here to download

Proposal deadline: April 2, 2012

Minnesota State Mankato Faculty Links

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 & Professional Development 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

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!

Higher Education for Development

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

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

World Learning for International Development

International Education Associations and Conferences

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Upcoming Conferences:
2012  Houston, TX, May 27 - June 1
2013  Louisville, KY, May 26 - 31

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Upcoming Conferences:
2012  Shanghai, China

Preferred Partners for Faculty-Led Programs

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.

GlobaLinks Customized Programs (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the South Pacific)

Proworld Service Corps Customized Programs - especially for service learning in developing countries

EF College Tours offers carefully designed itineraries to complement your course; over 40 years of international travel experience; lowest prices and easy planning – guaranteed

STA Travel can assist with domestic and international group travel.