Overseas Study Program Development Grant

How to apply

To apply for the grant, you must include the following documents in your proposal:

1. Narrative statement that clearly addresses the selection criteria
2. Budget that outlines sources of funding
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Letter of endorsement from a department chair or other appropriate office

Selection criteria

When choosing which proposals to recommend for funding, we will consider the following criteria:

• Academic Quality (Including the degree to which the intended destination and anticipated on-site activities align with and enhance the course/curriculum)
• Overall Feasibility (Does the program concept make sense financially, administratively, with an eye toward student health and safety?)
• Student Appeal (What are prospects for recruiting enough students to make the program viable?  Would it appeal to a wide range of students?)
• Potential Contribution to the Portfolio of IU Education Abroad Programs (Is the program concept unique and innovative? Does it differ from what is already on offer and fill a gap academically, geographically, and/or financially?*) 

*Portfolio gaps exist outside of Western Europe; in underrepresented disciplines such as physical and mathematical sciences, health sciences, environmental sciences, informatics, etc.; and in experiential/community-based programs such as internships and service-learning.  Program affordability is always a primary concern. 

NOTE: A report about the program development travel will be required upon completion of the trip.