Funding

Faculty-led Program Grants

On an annual basis, the University of Washington offers approximately 100 faculty-led study abroad programs that connect students, faculty and staff to a range of continents, host countries and cultures. These programs provide a unique opportunity for students to experience in-depth academic coursework that integrates the resources of an international program site with a student's area of study. The University of Washington is increasing global awareness and understanding, for both students and faculty by supporting its faculty-led programs. The willingness of individual departments and faculty to create and lead international study programs is central to the success of this effort. As a part of a long-standing tradition, the Office of the Provost is pleased to continue its support of faculty-led study abroad opportunities.

At this time, we invite faculty to apply for support for programs taking place between Early Fall 2012 and Summer 2013. We will also consider applications from new Summer 2012 programs. Faculty-led program grants will be awarded in amounts of up to $5,000 and may be used for non-UW personnel expenses directly benefitting the program and student participants. Examples of non-UW personnel expenses include an additional activity or field trip related to the academic focus of the program, offsetting the additional cost of homestays with local families, language study, workshops/modules offered in conjunction with local students/faculty or the participation of local lecturers or experts. To be considered, programs must include at least four weeks of study at the international program site.

Special consideration will be given to supporting regular Academic Year study abroad opportunities, that is, quarter-long programs offered during Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. This includes:

• Maintaining long-standing program activities during the Academic Year
• Encouraging new programs during the Academic Year

Faculty-led program grant applications must clearly articulate

• how the grant funds will be used to enhance the academic quality of the program;
• how the program furthers the mission of the department;
• the direct benefits the exchange brings to undergraduate/graduate education at the University of Washington.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to: laurenj@u.washington.edu

If you have questions about Faculty-Led Programs or this application, please contact:

Lauren Jorelle
Office of Global Affairs
laurenj@u.washington.edu
206.685.7409

Download the application (Word)

International Faculty Exchange Grants (IFEX)

The University has formal agreements with universities and institutes around the world. While the primary focus of UW exchanges is to provide UW students with international education experiences, many of these agreements have the capacity to support faculty exchanges as well. Reciprocal faculty exchanges that include both teaching and research strengthen our international institutional relationships and open learning opportunities for all involved.

We invite UW faculty who wish to travel abroad as participants of a faculty exchange and/or bring international faculty from a partner university to UW as participants of the exchange in 2012-13 to apply for an IFEX grant. Faculty Exchanges typically last for an academic term, though shorter exchanges are possible. During the exchange, visiting faculty remain on salary at their home institutions and typically receive housing and other non-salary support from their host institutions. IFEX grants up to $7,000 can be used for non-personnel expenses directly benefiting the exchange program, but cannot be used for expenses that require discretionary funds.

To be considered, IFEX grant applications must clearly articulate

• how the grant will be used;
• how the exchange contributes to the mission of the Department;
• the direct benefits that the exchange brings to undergraduate/graduate education at the University of Washington.

A current list of university-wide partnerships is available online

Collaboration with foreign universities at the college, school or departmental levels are also eligible for IFEX support.

Download the Application and submit electronically to: laurenj@u.washington.edu

If you have questions about IFEX or this application, please contact:

Lauren Jorelle
Office of Global Affairs
laurenj@u.washington.edu
206.685.7409

Download the application (Word)

International Student Tuition Waivers

The State of Washington has made 100 tuition waivers (300 quarters) available to support international student exchanges and international students, but the primary emphasis of all tuition waivers is to create international opportunities for Washington residents. The Office of the Provost designates some of these waivers for university-wide initiatives but will allocate the remainder to Colleges, Schools, Departments and Centers. At this time we invite you to apply for tuition waivers to support incoming international exchanges and international students for the 2012-2013 academic year. Tuition waivers will be awarded, as available, to units that demonstrate need for support in the following activities:

• A. Reciprocal exchanges of students. Tuition waivers can be used to launch new exchanges or to correct temporary imbalances in the exchange of students between the UW and international partners (note that reciprocal exchanges usually function through the Home Tuition Program). Tuition waivers must be used in a balanced way and contribute to the geographic diversity of opportunities abroad for UW students as well as the ethnic and cultural diversity of the international student population at the UW.
• B. To complement programs that support international students from under-represented countries. Tuition waivers can be used for international students who are sponsored and financially assisted by recognized international education programs and organizations (e.g.-Fulbright). These students contribute to the academic, ethnic and cultural diversity of the student population at the UW.
• C. Recruitment and retention of international students for graduate-level study. Tuition waivers can be used to support up to one year of MA or PhD coursework. The academic department requesting tuition waiver support for degree students must provide evidence of reciprocal benefits to Washington State.

To receive a tuition waiver per this program the recipient must

• be nominated to Office of Global Affairs (OGA) or sponsoring UW academic department by the student's home university or sponsoring international education organization if a participant of a reciprocal student exchange (A. above);
• be nominated to OGA or UW academic department by the sponsoring international education organization or foundation if a participant of a non-reciprocal program (B. above);
• be nominated to OGA by the sponsoring UW academic department if a graduate degree candidate (C. above; Note: A student cannot apply on her or his own behalf);
• be admitted to the UW and in possession of a F or J visa for the quarter(s) for which the waiver is to be applied OR approved for a medical clerkship by the UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) and in possession of a B visa as a participant of a reciprocal student exchange between UWSOM and a foreign medical school. All other visa categories are ineligible for the international student tuition waivers.
• be enrolled at the UW per the terms of her/his visa category for the quarter(s) for which the waiver is to be applied.

The following students are not eligible to receive International Student Tuition Waivers:

• Students who are the recipients of Teaching or Research Assistantships
• Students enrolled in fee-based or other University programs for which UW tuition is not charged
• Students who need a waiver for summer quarter (i.e.-waivers are not valid summer quarter)
• Students who have or will receive United States citizenship (single or dual) during the period covered by the waiver
• Students who have or will receive Washington State residency during the period covered by the waiver
• Participants of the VISIT or VISER programs
• PhD candidates enrolled for dissertation credits only

Tuition waiver applications must clearly articulate

• how the tuition waivers will be used;
• how the exchange or tuition support for a particular student(s) contributes to the mission of the Department and/or the University, and promotes opportunities for the State.

IMPORTANT NOTE: International student tuition waivers cover the cost of tuition only. Waivers do not apply to other mandatory UW fees including, but not limited to, the technology fee, services and activities fee, IMA bond fee, international student orientations, lab and studio fees, and the U-Pass. All non-tuition expenses must be paid by the student or the department applying for the waiver.

Download the application (Word)

Submit electronically to: laurenj@u.washington.edu

If you have questions about Tuition Waivers or this application, please contact:

Lauren Jorelle
Office of Global Affairs
laurenj@u.washington.edu
206.685.7409

Home Tuition Program

The Home Tuition program is the primary means of supporting international student exchanges. It is designed to increase the number of overseas study options available to UW students at a cost equal to what they pay at home. Per the Home Tuition model, UW students outbound on exchange pay an Exchange Fee equal to regular tuition to UW and no tuition to the Host University. The Exchange Fee collected from the outbound exchange student pays the UW tuition of the inbound exchange student. The Home Tuition program only works if equal numbers of inbound and outbound students are exchanged within the term of the exchange agreement.