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USF WORLD IS YOUR GATEWAY TO INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:• RESEARCH SUPPORT

• FACULTY FULBRIGHT ASSISTANCE

• MAPPING YOUR GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

• EDUCATION ABROAD

• INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR & STUDENT SERVICES

• TRAVEL MOBILITY SUPPORT

• SMALL EVENT FUNDING

• HOSTING DIGNITARIES AND GUESTS

• AND MORE

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GLOBAL DISCOVERY DATABASE

Powered by UCosmic®, the Global Discovery Database provides an interactive website that features a comprehensive portrait of USF’s international engagement including partnerships, faculty activities and student mobility.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXPERTISEMap your own global footprint and highlight your international experiences including research, teaching and mentoring, awards and honors, presentations, and professional development activities. Visit www.usf.edu/world/resources/discovery-hub.aspx to learn more.

IDENTIFY COLLABORATORSMap or search more than 900 USF System faculty profiles by location, activity type, discipline expertise, or languages spoken.

Please contact Laurel Thomas at lkhthomas@usf.edu if you have any database questions or need assistance with your profile.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPSUSF has active collaborative agreements in countries around the globe. These partnerships lay the foundation for profound and enriching international educational and research experiences for both faculty and students. Use the Global Discovery Database to take a closer look at USF’s global partnerships.

PROCESS FOR ENGAGEMENTFor faculty and staff beginning the process of considering a formal partnership with an institution abroad, USF World recommends colleagues initiate department and college level discussions regarding inter-institutional compatibility. A Feasibility Report is

required as the first step in the formal agreement process and must be submitted to Adriana Morales at morales@usf.edu.

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RESEARCH SUPPORTUSF World is committed to linking faculty, students and staff with resources to promote and support international scholarship and global engagement.

Check out funding opportunities in the Global Discovery Newsletter online at www.usf.edu/world/resources/newsletter.aspx or contact Alexxis Avalon at aavalon@usf.edu with questions.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FUNDINGThe USF World Faculty Travel Mobility Grant Program supports the research and creative goals of USF System faculty with international partner institutions. International Travel Grants sponsored by USF Research & Innovation are designed to support faculty attending major professional meetings and conferences outside the United States.

Numerous federal and international funding sources are available for USF faculty, from non-profits to the U.S. Department of State. A robust list is available at www.usf.edu/world/resources.

$$what can be funded?Opportunities like research, professional development,

creative endeavors, teaching and more!

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FACULTY FULBRIGHT AWARDSThe Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the U.S. and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.

FACULTY ADVISORDarlene DeMarie works with and advises faculty considering this career opportunity. Contact her via email at fulbright@usf.edu to make an appointment. DeMarie conducts various types of free workshops throughout the year for faculty at all stages of the application process. Visit www.usf.edu/world for an updated calendar.

FULBRIGHT AWARDS ARE NOW FLEXIBLEThe Fulbright Program offers different types of awards for early to advanced career faculty. More than 800 Fulbright research and teaching awards are available each year. Depending upon the award, faculty spend two to twelve months in one or more locations under the Core Program. Faculty selected as Fulbright Specialists spend two to six weeks abroad sharing skills and expertise. Explore the full range of awards at www.cies.org.

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VISITING SCHOLAR SPONSORSHIPThe J-1 Exchange Visitor Program brings qualified international faculty, researchers, specialists and other professionals to the

United States to participate in educational and cultural programs. Qualified international scholars may

apply to the Fulbright Program for support while in the U.S.

Cooperation is essential for promoting and sustaining an active international research portfolio, and sponsoring a J-1 Scholar in your department or laboratory can be a great way to engage with foreign institutions, internationalize your research and curriculum, form valuable research connections, and mutually share knowledge.

Please visit www.global.usf.edu/is/scholars.php for more information on hosting a visiting J-1 Scholar.

USF IS APPROVED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AS A SPONSOR FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH, TEACHING, CONSULTING AND OBSERVATION AT EACH OF ITS THREE LOCATIONS.

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COUNTRY GUIDESUSF World is your resource for information and services necessary for a safe and productive international travel experience. Country and city guides contain helpful information including local history, culture, cuisine, key language phrases, financial customs, expense calculations and more. The guides are found under the GoinGlobal tab at www.usf.edu/world/resources.

EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION INSURANCERegister your travel with the University Related Travel Registration Program. Doing so will enroll you in USF’s Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance, a comprehensive plan that offers 100% reimbursement for medical expenses abroad including medical evacuation and evacuation for political unrest or natural disaster. Information can be found at www.usf.edu/world/resources/travel-services.aspx.

INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY OFFICERBen Chamberlain provides support to students, faculty and staff participating in university sponsored programs, activities or other USF affiliated travel. Faculty may request a risk and security review by contacting Ben at bchamberlain@usf.edu. USF World manages a 24/7 International Assistance Line at (813) 317-5815 and an Emergency Assistance Email at EAassist@usf.edu.

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SMALL EVENT FUNDINGUSF World offers contributing funds up to $1,000 to support select faculty-directed events across the USF System. Event fund requests are competitively reviewed and must demonstrate that the proposed activity is international in focus, research/scholarship related, and promotes global awareness and engagement within the USF community. Appropriate events include: invited speakers, exhibitions, oral or poster presentations, seminars, symposia, conferences, or workshops. USF World is especially interested in supporting activities that reach a broad audience. Visit www.usf.edu/world/resources/event-funding.aspx for more information.

HOSTING INTERNATIONAL DIGNITARIES AND GUESTSUSF World welcomes academics, professionals and friends from across the globe. These connections provide opportunities for the university to function as a global leader and steward.

The USF World staff is pleased to assist USF faculty and staff with the planning protocols needed to welcome international guests. Please

contact Mary Cardenas at mcardenas1@usf.edu for more information. For all Spanish-speaking guests, please contact Adriana Morales at morales@usf.edu for more information.

BETWEEN 50 TO 75 INTERNATIONAL DIGNITARIES, DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS VISIT USF WORLD EACH YEAR.

USF WORLD CONTACT INFORMATION

Vice Provost and USF System AVP for USF World | Roger Brindley at brindley@usf.edu

AVP for Research, Innovation and Global Affairs | Kiki Caruson at kcaruson@usf.edu

Director of Education Abroad | Amanda Maurer at amaurer@usf.edu

Director of International Services | Marcia Taylor at taylorm@usf.edu

USF’s Global Footprint and the Global Discovery Hub | Laurel Thomas at lkhthomas@usf.edu

International Funding Opportunities and Proposal Development | Alexxis Avalon at aavalon@usf.edu

International Risk and Security Officer | Ben Chamberlain at bchamberlain@usf.edu

Faculty Fulbright Advisor | Darlene DeMarie at fulbright@usf.edu

International Partnerships | Adriana Morales at morales@usf.edu

Global Discovery Hub | www.usf.edu/world/resources

Funding | www.usf.edu/world/resources/funding.aspx

International Travel | www.usf.edu/world/resources/travel-services.aspx

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