Curriculum Internationalization Grants

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

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

• Project must be completed by August 2026

• Applicants must be UMB faculty, postdoctoral fellows or staff  

• The maximum award amount for any single project/program will be $4,000. Based on the merit of submitted applications and availability of funds, 5-7 projects will be funded each year.

• Funds will be dispersed to the account identified in the grant application upon acceptance. Applicants will work with the budget/finance administrator in their school or unit to spend the funds. Any unused funds must be returned to the Center for Global Engagement when the final report is submitted.

These funds are intended to support global learning program costs. This is not an exhaustive list and we are open to ideas depending on the project. All expenses must be in accordance with UMB financial policies.

Funds can be used for:

• Honoraria payments to guest speakers in courses or co-curricular programs

• Payments to community partners

• Travel expenses for the grant recipients

• Internet hotspots for partners overseas

• IT equipment and support for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses

• Student workers, teaching or research assistants that provide research, teaching or administrative support to the project

• Catering, rooms, or transportation costs for educational programs

• Curricular materials (books, supplies, etc.)

What can these funds not be used for?

• Salary support for grantees

• Student travel expenses (CGE traditionally offers separate funding options for students, subject to availability of funds.)

• Tuition or fees for student enrollment

Applicants will submit an application, which includes the following information:

• Project title and description. Include program dates and locations.

• Description of learning outcomes. For resources on how to write learning outcome statements, please visit UMB Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

• Project impact. How will the project impact and increase global learning at UMB and align with the guiding principles and approaches of the UMB Global Strategic Framework. See evaluation criteria below for more information.

• Work plan. Include a project timeline and plans to evaluate student learning.

• Proposed budget. Outline anticipated expenses and justification; total may not exceed $4,000.

• CVs/resumes of applicant(s).

• Letter(s) of support from supervisor(s).

Please complete the Budget Proposal Template and attach it to your application.

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

• Alignment of the proposed project with one or more of the guiding principles and approaches in the UMB Global Strategic Framework

• Clarity and feasibility of student learning outcomes and assessment plans

• Justification, organization, and feasibility of budget

Grantees must provide a final report of their project by August 15, 2026. Final reports must include the following information and materials:

• Name and title of course or co-curricular program

• Number of enrolled students and their UMB degree program(s) 

• Copy of course syllabus or agenda for co-curricular program

• Samples of student work

• Any additional evidence of impact you wish to share 

CGE staff are available to consult with you about aspects of your project throughout the grant period.