FLITE – Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange
This grant offers U.S. college faculty and administrators a blended online and in-person program to develop international education leadership, culminating in an immersive seminar in Cambodia focused on local history and culture.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: Tuition-based: $4,500 per participant (covers online course, in-country seminar costs except international airfare; payment due January 29, 2027)
Summary: Professional development program for U.S. college faculty and administrators combining online training, mentored project, and an overseas seminar in Cambodia to advance international education leadership.
Key Information: Open to full-time or part-time U.S. faculty/administrators; U.S. citizenship and valid passport required.
Description
This professional development opportunity supports U.S. college and university faculty and administrators seeking to advance international education leadership at their institutions. The program consists of a 10-week online certificate course in International Education Leadership, a mentored campus-based internationalization project, and a 10–12 day Overseas Faculty Development Seminar. The 2027 seminar will be held in Cambodia, focusing on Cambodian history, society, and culture, and is hosted by the Center for Khmer Studies. Participants will engage in expert-led online sessions, collaborate on campus projects with guidance from mentors, and experience immersive activities abroad, including lectures, site visits, and direct engagement with local scholars and institutions.
