Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute

• Must be for an educational project (curricular or co-curricular) that will involve students enrolled in UMB or UMD degree programs.

• Can be for global learning experiences within the US as well as abroad.

• The program must be delivered during the 2027-2028 academic year.

• Applicants must be UMB or UMD faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or staff. Collaborative proposals are welcome.

Applicants will submit an application that includes the following information:

• Information about your current teaching responsibilities (if any)

• Brief description of your proposed project

• A personal statement that answers the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in this program?

  • What are your ideas for incorporating global content/learning into a course, module, track, clinical elective, or co-curricular program?

  • Who is the audience for this proposed educational offering?

  • What are your plans to share global learning with colleagues in your school or unit?

• Your up-to-date CV/resume

• A support letter from your department chair, dean, or supervisor

Applications for the 2026 cohort will open in Spring 2026. Watch The Elm for opening dates.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee based on the following criteria:

• Clarity of proposal

• Clear identification of the audience for the proposed learning opportunity

• Novelty of proposal

• Plan to communicate global learning within their department, school, or unit

• Strength of the support letter and explanation of the proposal’s relevance to the department, school, or unit