Internationalization Grant
To further aid efforts to internationalize the areas of course content and research, GEO offers to support one faculty member, up to $4,000, to join a Walton faculty-led study abroad program.
The ideal candidate:
- has never been abroad or has had very limited experience abroad
- demonstrates interest in international topics
- secures departmental approval
- ability to participate in country for 3 weeks; 2 weeks minimum
Responsibilities
- assist faculty leader during the trip
- retain program receipts
- coordinate promotional items for companies
- provide itinerary instructions for appropriate dress and logistics
- schedule student presentations
- other assistance as needed per the faculty leader
Application Procedure
- Create a plan articulating in what ways this experience will:
- enhance the international content of your classes and/or
- impact or assist the development of research with an international focus (please be sure to elaborate)
- Up to $4,000 to be used for a specified program
- October 1st
- Written report detailing the implementation of the proposed plan for class content and/or research
- Presentation to Walton faculty and staff at a GEO hosted event on the experience and implementation
- Both deliverables due within one year of the experience
• Application materials should be submitted by e-mail to the Director of the Global Engagement Office, Dr. Adriana Rossiter Hofer, at ahofer@walton.uark.edu, with a copy to Emily Chanmanivong, at echanmanivong@walton.uark.edu.
