FLITE – Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange
A certificate program for U.S. college faculty and administrators combining online coursework in international education leadership with an immersive seminar in Cambodia to foster global perspectives in higher education.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Tuition-based: $4,500 per participant; covers course fees, in-country seminar costs, lodging, some meals, and local transport; does not cover international airfare.
Summary: Certificate program for U.S. college faculty/administrators to enhance international education leadership, combining online coursework with an immersive seminar in Cambodia.
Key Information: Applicants must secure or arrange funding for tuition; program is not a traditional grant but a selective, subsidized professional development opportunity.
Description
This professional development program is designed for U.S. college and university faculty and administrators who wish to enhance their leadership in international education. The program consists of a 10-week online certificate course in International Education Leadership, followed by a 10-12 day Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in Cambodia, hosted by the Center for Khmer Studies. Participants will engage in coursework on global education models, develop and implement a campus-based internationalization project with mentor guidance, and immerse themselves in Cambodian history, society, and culture through lectures, site visits, and collaboration with local scholars. The program aims to empower educators to internationalize their home institutions and integrate Southeast Asian perspectives into curricula.
