Resources and Sponsors of Opportunities for Faculty/Staff Development and Funding
ACC-IAC (ACC-International Academic Collaboration)
In 2004, the presidents of the ACC institutions came together to promote collaboration in a variety of academic and administrative areas. Below are current opportunities for faculty in the international arena.
Faculty Seminar - Summer 2008
Central and Eastern Europe: Social Issues in New Emerging Democracies
Application for Participation: Deadline-November 1, 2007
Full Description of Seminar
Faculty Seminar Development Grants - Summer 2009
The ACC-IAC invites proposals for the development of a summer 2009 overseas faculty collaboration
Call for Proposals: Deadline-April 15, 2008
Study Abroad Program Development Grants - Summer 2009
The ACC-IAC invites proposals for the development of summer 2009 study abroad programs
Call for Proposals: Deadline-April 15, 2008
USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium)
Clemson's membership in USAC provides for opportunities for Clemson faculty to teach abroad in USAC programs around the world. Click here for more information and an application. For teaching positions in Summer 2009, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, applications are due by February 8, 2008.
Note: The following are links to outside organizations and resources for faculty and staff seeking grants and funding for international programming, initiatives, teaching and research.
Council on International Educational Exchange
The Council on International Educational Exchange offers a variety of faculty seminars around the world. Limited funding is sometimes available.
DAAD Scholarship Programs for Study and Research in Germany
DAAD grants are available to faculty and students in Canada and the United States to participate in a wide variety of academic activites. In general, applicants need to be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. In certain cases foreign nationals enrolled or employed at universities in North America may also be eligible to apply
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship program in international educational exchange. The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) assists in the administration of the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals.
In addition to the traditional Fulbright Scholar long-term programs, the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program provides short-term academic opportunities (two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals. Also available are International Education Administrators seminars designed to introduce participants to the society, culture and higher education systems in Germany, Japan and Korea.
Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education offers programs and scholarships for faculty, scholars and students.
International Professor Exchange
This website, hosted by the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, allows faculty and nonacademic staff to research and arrange for short or long term job exchanges between universities around the world.
Rotary International Grants for University Teachers
This program provides funding to faculty willing to share their expertise with students in developing nations.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Established as an international center for scholars, the Center offers fellowships and other support to high-level professors, public officials, journalists, professionals and other leaders, giving them special opportunities for research and writing.