Faculty looking for financial support for international experiences have a variety of options to explore. Supporting anything from individual research to study-abroad experiences, the McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement is proud to offer a variety of support.
Summer: March 1
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: November 1
All questions and applications should be directed to Ismael Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.
Typically $250-1,500
These funds are available to Radford University full-time faculty systemwide interested in conducting teaching, research, or other scholarly initiatives of a global nature. Award amounts vary but typically range between $250-1,500 per faculty.
Strong preference will be given to initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to international research and other scholarly activities, the internationalization of the curriculum, or the engagement in cross-collaboration with other departments (academic and non-academic). Participants will be required to submit a final report with the results at the conclusion of their initiatives.
Up to $2,500
These funds are available to Radford University department programs, recognized student groups as well as individual students, faculty and staff interested in pursuing initiatives (abroad or at home) that foster a mission of campus internationalization collaboration, diversity and/or inclusion. Award amounts vary and will not exceed $2,500 per initiative. Strong preference will be given to initiatives that clearly demonstrate the following in their application:
Participants will be required to submit a final report with the results at the conclusion of their initiatives. All applications and questions should be directed to Ismael Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.
The International Scholarship Committee will review, select and grant all awards. Recipients will be selected in accordance to the eligibility stated above, be notified via email, and instructed on the next steps of the process.
All individuals interested in pursuing funding through the McGlothlin International Education Fund are required to submit a written document to ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu providing as much information as possible on the initiative being proposed. Please note that if you are applying for programming funds, you must also answer the following questions in your document:
Those receiving programming funding are required to report the activity participation/attendance to the McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement within 7 days of the event. Failure to report activity participation/attendance will disqualify the individual from future funding requests.
In addition, all awards are based on reimbursement, so receipts will be required before any funds are released.
February 1
The Zylphia Shu-En Kirk Asian Scholars Program, managed by the McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement, is designed to provide Radford University students who have limited knowledge of Asia with an opportunity to experience Asian culture and language firsthand. The program is not focused on teaching students how to become experts in the Asian region; rather, it is centered towards providing a general glimpse of Asian society in the current global context.
Students will be accompanied by one Radford University faculty member and a chaperone (which could be a faculty or staff member) throughout their journey abroad. The program location and timing, ranging from 2-4 weeks, may vary from year-to-year in order to take advantage of Asian market trends, and may include visits to cultural sites, businesses, government offices, and others.
The program is capped to 10 participants per year although final enrollment numbers may fluctuate based on funding available. The program will cover all tuition fees (one credit hour max) as well as 75% of the cost of the program fees (non-tuition fees) with the students being responsible for the remaining cost. Health insurance while abroad is provided to all participants at no cost. Awards cannot be used to pay for deposits.
The International Scholarship Committee will review the applications of faculty and staff interested in leading the program. A faculty member must always accompany the group as the faculty of record. Selected faculty will be notified via email and instructed on the next steps of the process. All applications must be submitted by February 1. Late applications will be reviewed and accepted depending on funding availability.
All questions and application should be directed to Ismael Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.
All Radford University full-time faculty and staff, regardless of academic or administrative area, are encouraged to apply. The selection committee will give preference to individuals demonstrating two or more of the following criteria:
If you have other experiences not listed above that you think should be considered for eligibility purposes, please contact us to discuss further.
For the purposes of this program, the following countries are considered Asian countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam.