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FACULTY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT GUIDELINES AND
APPLICATION FORM
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»Grant Guidelines For Faculty International Development And
Initiatives
Toward The Internationalization Of Curriculum
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Application deadlines are February 1 and October 1. If either date falls on a Saturday or Sunday the deadline
will be the following Monday.
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Faculty International Development Grant (FIDG) Application Form
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Background
To educate and train responsible global citizens and effective world
leaders are part of the international education mission at CMU. The
internalization of the curriculum through faculty development and
initiatives is a crucial element in progressing toward the stated
international education mission. In November 1999, the University
made commitment through the Office of International Education (OIE)
to support faculty international development and initiatives. The
OIE is pleased to invite faculty across disciplines to submit
funding proposals.
Proposal Evaluation Guidelines
The evaluation guidelines listed below were developed to emphasize
proposals that will enhance the international focus of CMU and yet
have the potential to be sustained through regular budget
allocations and/or external funding. Several are particularly
crucial to the development of the University’s ability to compete
internationally. The Proposal Reviewing Committee will give
priorities to proposals that have covered the following criteria.
- Assist the University in raising its profile regionally,
nationally, and globally. What the proposed activity does in
building and/or strengthening our international capability at CMU is
an important aspect.
- Build academic program capacity at different levels. How the
proposed activity relates to the University’s international mission
and to the priorities set by colleges as well as the departments is
considered as an important factor.
- Explore exciting new opportunities. The idea of
internationalizing the curriculum at CMU is still novel enough to
imply that any international activity is, by definition, exciting
and new. The acceptance of such an implication, especially as it
relates to the allocation of scarce resources, would be an error.
Any new initiatives, such as the creation of a new course, program,
area studies, etc., should be well grounded and supported by key
faculty members.
- Have long-term sustained impact on international education at
CMU. Proposed activities must go beyond the stages of junkets,
one-time conferences for international visitors, and access to
resources that may not find their way into course curricula.
- Cost effectiveness. The issue of cost-effectiveness is one that
includes a consideration of other funding sources requested and
their effective use in achieving 3-5 measurable outcomes that have
immediate impact on the internationalization of curriculum. In
addition, the consideration of a plan or lead for external funding
potential is a plus in the evaluation process
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