Institutions
Opportunities for Institutional Development
Last year, 46 institutions took advantage of the opportunities provided by the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program to internationalize programs, develop curricula and faculty, and diversify student and faculty experiences. Your institution is invited to learn how it can take advantage of SIR benefits in 2010-2011.
Unlike any other program within Fulbright, SIR primarily focuses on the needs of institutions. It funds the lecturing work of Visiting Scholars in programs developed by such Historically Black Colleges as Miles College and Hispanic-serving institutions such as Texas A&M University-Kingsville. SIR also helps fund Visiting Scholars for lecturing at tribal colleges, community colleges and small, liberal arts institutions. If your institution is not among these groups, it can still submit a proposal for funding. Keep in mind that your proposal will only be considered after reviewing proposals from targeted institutions are reviewed.
The SIR Program can help your institution leverage its financial, campus and community assets in a collaborative manner. This helps your school achieve short- and long-term goals and gives the Visiting Scholar you host the opportunity to develop their lecturing and technical consulting skills. This approach also helps diversify the international experiences of your surrounding community.
You are encouraged to read case studies on successful participants and find tips on developing successful SIR grant proposals. Information is also available on how to name or recruit an overseas Aspiring Fulbrighter to become your Scholar-in-Residence. Forms needed for the proposal and contact information are also available here.
This year’s deadline is October 15, 2009.
Thank you for your interest in SIR and the enriching opportunities it can provide for your institution, faculty, students and community.
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