Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange
Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange by CAORC develops U.S. educators’ global research skills through online coursework, mentorship, and an immersive seminar in Cambodia.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Tuition-based program; $4,500 fee covers online course and in-country seminar costs (excluding international airfare).
Summary: Professional development program empowering U.S. faculty and administrators to advance global leadership and international education through online coursework, mentorship, and immersive overseas seminars.
Key Information: Applicants must be faculty or administrators at U.S. colleges or universities; tuition does not include international airfare.
Description
The Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange (FLITE) program, organized by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), is a professional development initiative aimed at U.S. college and university faculty and administrators. The program is designed to strengthen global leadership and foster the integration of international perspectives into institutional practices. Participants engage in a 10-week online course, develop a mentor-guided project for their home institution, and attend a 10–12 day Overseas Faculty Development Seminar at an American Overseas Research Center. The 2027 seminar will take place in Cambodia, focusing on history, society, and culture through direct engagement with local scholars, institutions, and cultural sites.
