Listed below is information on conferences, workshops, and seminars, as well as opportunities for overseas research and international exchange. To contribute additional resources to this list, please e-mail the CIE at cie@webster.edu.

Grant/Faculty Development Opportunities:

CIE Faculty Development Grants

Each semester, the CIE makes available funds up to $500 to promote the internationalization of existing academic programs, and the development of new programs. For more information, contact the CIE.

Click here for the application.

Fulbright Faculty Grants

The Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) administers the Fulbright U.S. Scholars programs, which provide significant opportunities for faculty and professionals at U.S. institutions to teach and research abroad. The CIES also overseas the Fulbright Visiting Scholars program, which assists U.S. institutions in inviting international scholars to teach or research in the U.S.

For more information: Fulbright Scholar Program.

International Faculty Development Seminars

Council's International Faculty Development Seminars provide short-term, intensive overseas experiences for faculty and administrators, hosted by prestigious academic institutions abroad.

For more information: Seminar Information.

Freeman Awards for Study and Research in Asia

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

International Research and Exchanges Board

IREX administers academic exchange programs for U.S. scholars traveling to Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Mongolia.

For more information: IREX Home.

US Department of Education Title VI Grant Information:

Click here.

Upcoming Conferences and Workshops:

ACE Conference
Conference Dates: March 10-13, 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
For more information: 2012 Conference Information

AIEA Conference
Conference Dates: February 19-22, 2011
Location: Washington D.C.
For more information: Association of International Educators Administrators website

NAFSA 2012 Annual Conference & Expo
Conference Dates: May 27-June 1
Location: Houston, TX
For more information: NAFSA 2012 Conference

NAFSA Region IV Regional Conference
Conference Dates: Fall 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
For more information: NAFSA Region IV website

Past Conferences and Workshops:

ACE Conference
Conference Dates: March 5-8, 2011
Location: Washington D.C.
For more information: Conference Information

AIEA Conference
Conference Dates: February 20-23, 2011
Location: San Francisco
For more information: Conference Information

American Academy of Religion
Conference Dates: November 19-22, 2011
Location: San Francisco, California
For more information: Conference Information

CIE Annual International Forum and Workshop
Workshop Date: August 16, 2011
Location: Schroer Commons
Fore more information: Please contact the CIE at brookkat@webster.edu

International Studies Association
Workshop Dates: March 16-19, 2011
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
For more information: Conference Information

NAFSA National Conference
Conference Dates: May 27-June 1, 2011
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
For more information: Conference Handouts

NAFSA Region IV Regional Conference
Conference Dates: November 12-15, 2011
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
For more information: Conference Information

Study Abroad Curriculum Integration Conference
Conference Dates: April 15-17, 2004
Location: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
For more information: Conference Information

Links to other Associations, Institutions, and Organizations:

• The American Association for Higher Education: The AAHE supports programs to enhance faculty careers, primarily in the areas of teaching and assessment.
• The American Council on Education.
• The Association of American Colleges and Universities: An organization devoted to keeping liberal learning at the forefront of institutional purpose and educational practice.
• Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM): The Home of the ACM will guide you to information about conferences, workshops, and faculty positions on ACM programs.
• CIEE-IFDS: News about the international faculty development seminars sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange.
• Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).
• The Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA): A guide to workshops and conferences sponsored by the GLCA.
• Information about the workshops and online application forms are available on the Web at GLCA Teaching Workshop.
• LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas, LASPAU is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Harvard University that designs, develops, and implements academic and professional exchange programs on behalf of individuals and institutions in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. Our members share a belief that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, builds respect among different peoples and encourages constructive leadership in a global community.
• Midwest Faculty Seminars.
• Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: An organization that supports research and reflection on teaching and learning through publications, conferences, consulting, and networking.