Leading Change in Study Abroad
Call for Proposals
As a changemaker in the field of study abroad, CIEE has pledged to provide $3,000,000 over four years in matching grants to support colleges and universities who seek to advance their institutional aspirations through a material investment in international programs.
The Pledge
CIEE will match funds from three institutions that provide $1,000,000 over four years ($250,000/year from both the institution and CIEE for a total of $500,000/year) to help lead change in study abroad through bold change models that demonstrate to parents and students across the country:
- The vital link between global programs, institutional goals, and student success
- The value of higher education with integrated international programs
CIEE will provide funding and staff to support each program and document its success. Learn more from CIEE President and CEO, James P. Pellow, Ed.D.
Eligibility
- Represent a U.S. college or university that will pledge $250,000 in matching funds per year for four years. All two- and four-year institutions are encouraged to apply.
- Have a proposal on how to demonstrate the value of study abroad programs in helping students and institutions reach their goals, all while increasing access to transformative global experiences.
- Submit your proposal by Friday, March 15, 2024
Submission Guidelines
Submit a 1,000-word proposal outlining your bold change model, including clear metrics on institutional goals and student success.
Examples of bold change models include, but are not limited to, using global programs to:
- Enhance enrollment (applications, yield, retention)
- Improve student outcomes (graduation rates, student success)
- Expand access to study abroad programs for students from diverse backgrounds
- Provide global learning experiences for students in emerging critical academic areas and/or types of learning (global internships, women in science, climate studies, critical foreign language acquisition)
Special consideration will be given to academic or experiential learning initiatives related to:
- Sustainability, environmental sciences, and climate change
- Refugees and migration
- STEM and society
- Internships and the future of work
- First year programs
Successful applications will demonstrate using clear metrics:
- The ability to scale the program
- Potential for long-term sustainability beyond the first four years
Frequently Asked Questions
Our goal is to make a matching investment in changing students’ lives while elevating global education on your campus. Institutional funding can draw from existing budget allocations or new advancement initiatives and should support student participation in your proposed program(s). Staff investment or investment in other kinds of overhead would be considered separate from this match. Feel free to note this in the proposal as a potential dependency.
Strong preference will be given to secure funding commitment over four years; however, we will consider proposals that have a significant (more than 50%) portion of funding secured and a strong commitment or evidence of future funding initiatives in place to meet the four-year goal.
Yes, programs will take place in one of CIEE’s 40+ cities and students will need to be able to earn credit towards their degree as part of the initiative. However, new partner institutions are encouraged to apply as well as institutions proposing faculty-led, custom, or modified CIEE program solutions as part of their pledge.
Great! Get creative, we are happy to consider proposals that utilize all our program suites and services – from catalogue programs (semester, summer, January, internship, traditional, Open Campus) to short- and long-term custom and modified programs, including faculty-led programs and custom internship programs.
Our team is happy to help advise on the kinds of programs and services we can support as part of your initiative, as well as help you estimate costs. Reach out to your Manager of Institutional Relations for assistance, or email IR@ciee.org.