UO Staff Study Abroad Grant
With this grant, GEO supports UO staff who wish to participate in a site visit to select GEO study abroad programs. In 2025, 1-2 grants will be awarded. Applications are open through May 15.
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Explore the World
Each year a select group of GEO programs will be available for the UO Staff Study Abroad Grant. In 2025, the following programs will be open for participation:
- London, England (GEO Center)
- Segovia, Spain (GEO Center)
- Oviedo, Spain (GEO Center)
- Siena, Italy (GEO Center)
- Faculty-led programs (with approval from participating faculty)
Advance the GEO Mission
The purpose of the grant is to:
- Enable UO staff to participate in and contribute to UO’s global education programs and internationalization mission;
- Encourage creation of new GEO programming, when appropriate, in which staff might be more fully engaged;
- Increase awareness of, and appreciation for, GEO study abroad programming among staff who may not regularly engage with the Division of Global Engagement;
- Expand promotion of GEO programming through the involvement of a wider range of UO staff;
- Enhance the global engagement mission of the University of Oregon.
Who is eligible?
UO staff from all departments and classifications are encouraged to apply. Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) who have an FTE .5 or greater assigned to advising students and/or administration are also eligible.
What does it cover?
The grant is intended to cover the cost of travel, lodging, some meals, and related fees (e.g. travel and supplement travel insurance) for the recipient. Individual grant amounts will vary as determined by the selection committee but do not include salary or per diem.
How long are the visits?
Grant recipients will work closely with the GEO director, faculty leader or program coordinator to determine an appropriate form of participation in the program both before and during the grant period. Form and extent of participation will vary depending on grant recipient background, experience, and interests; type and duration of study abroad program; faculty leader, program goals and expectations; program logistics.
What is expected of me?
Staff who apply for this grant should highlight in their application specific avenues for using the experience to serve as an advocate for GEO study abroad programming during the exercise of their day-to-day responsibilities. If possible, staff should propose specific activities or actions they will undertake upon completion of the trip that will help promote GEO study abroad and related international educational opportunities to UO students.
How do you apply?
Applications are due on May 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of UO faculty, plus GEO and DGE staff, with final selection made after interviews with relevant GEO staff, faculty program leaders, and program coordinators (as needed). For questions about this grant, email Will Johnson.