FLITE – Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange
FLITE by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers offers U.S. faculty a blended online and in-person program to develop leadership in international education, culminating in a seminar in Cambodia.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Tuition-based program; $4,500 per participant covers course, most in-country costs (not airfare); limited financial support may be available.
Summary: Professional development for U.S. college faculty/administrators to lead international education initiatives, including online coursework and an overseas seminar in Cambodia.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens who are faculty or administrators at U.S. colleges/universities; full payment due January 29, 2027.
Description
The Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange (FLITE) program, offered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), is a comprehensive professional development initiative for U.S. college and university faculty and administrators. FLITE combines a ten-week online course in international education leadership, a mentor-guided project, and a 10–12 day immersive Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in Cambodia (June 10–22, 2027, hosted by the Center for Khmer Studies). Participants develop the skills, networks, and resources needed to champion internationalization on their campuses, with a focus on integrating global perspectives into curricula and strengthening institutional partnerships, student mobility, and collaborative online international learning (COIL) programs.
