Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange
Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange offers U.S. educators immersive training in global education models and project development, led by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Tuition-based program; $4,500 per participant (includes course, seminar, in-country costs; excludes airfare and some personal expenses).
Summary: Professional development for U.S. faculty and administrators to build leadership in international education and global engagement.
Key Information: Financial support and scholarships may be available for accepted participants.
Description
The Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange (FLITE) program is a professional development initiative organized by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) in partnership with College of the Canyons. FLITE is designed to empower U.S. college and university faculty and administrators to advance international education and global leadership on their campuses. The program combines a 10-week online course, a mentor-guided institutional project, and a 12-day Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in Cambodia. Participants gain exposure to international models of education, develop campus-based internationalization projects, and engage directly with global institutions, scholars, and cultural organizations.
