Faculty-Led Program Awards

The 25-26 award is closed for submissions.

IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs has been running unique and tailored study abroad programs for more than 65 years. Now, they would like to turn your idea into a reality for you and your students.

We are proud to offer a total of $50,000 in grants for winners to put towards a faculty-led study abroad program with the IES Abroad Global Pillars (Sustainable Living, Equitable Living, Human Well-Being).

Faculty-Led Program Awards Terms & Conditions

How It Works

Complete the entry form with the criteria below by August 1, 2025.
Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of IES Abroad staff on a rolling basis.
Judging of proposals will be based upon:
- How well the program fosters learning in the designated field
- If the academic program engages students in the intellectual, political, cultural, and/or social institutions of the host country
- How well the chosen location is used as a learning resource
- If academic excursions and field trips led by qualified guides are integrated into the program
- Suggested topics for guest speakers and/or field trips
Proposals will be accepted until August 1, 2025 at 4.30 p.m. CDT and will be reviewed and announced on a rolling basis.

Award Criteria

Must be in an IES Abroad destination(s)
Disciplines: IES Abroad Global Pillars (Sustainable Living, Equitable Living and/or Human Well-Being)
Number of Students: Minimum of 10 students on program
Program Duration: Minimum of two weeks
Program Dates: Must start on or after July 15, 2025 to end on or by July 14, 2026
Note:
- Grants cannot be used for accompanying guests
- Program must be led by a faculty member
- Proposals must be from full-time faculty members only
- No more than two entries by a single faculty member will be allowed
- Existing or past programs run with IES Abroad are not eligible

How It Works

Complete the entry form with the criteria below by August 1, 2025.
Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of IES Abroad staff on a rolling basis.
Judging of proposals will be based upon:
- How well the program fosters learning in the designated field
- If the academic program engages students in the intellectual, political, cultural, and/or social institutions of the host country
- How well the chosen location is used as a learning resource
- If academic excursions and field trips led by qualified guides are integrated into the program
- Suggested topics for guest speakers and/or field trips
Proposals will be accepted until August 1, 2025 at 4.30 p.m. CDT and will be reviewed and announced on a rolling basis.

Award Criteria

Must be in an IES Abroad destination(s)
Disciplines: IES Abroad Global Pillars (Sustainable Living, Equitable Living and/or Human Well-Being)
Number of Students: Minimum of 10 students on program
Program Duration: Minimum of two weeks
Program Dates: Must start on or after July 15, 2025 to end on or by July 14, 2026
Note:
- Grants cannot be used for accompanying guests
- Program must be led by a faculty member
- Proposals must be from full-time faculty members only
- No more than two entries by a single faculty member will be allowed
- Existing or past programs run with IES Abroad are not eligible

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