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Faculty are key to advancing UMass Boston's mission through global research, education and engagement. The Office of Global Programs offers programs, funding, and resources that support UMass Boston's faculty in achieving their goals in every corner of the world.

Grant Opportunities: 

Erasmus+ UMass Boston Nursing Faculty Exchange Opportunity with the University of Almería, Spain (CLOSED)  The Office of Global Programs at UMass Boston is pleased to announce an Erasmus+ funding opportunity for College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty members interested in international collaboration and partnership development. We invite applications from faculty who wish to participate in a faculty exchange visit to the University of Almería (UAL), Spain, to explore partnership development and academic exchange between our two institutions. 

Grand Scholarly Challenges(GSC): Global Programs & Honors College Faculty-Led Grant (CLOSED) We are excited to announce the GSC Grant has been awarded to Professor Miyuki Yamamoto for her program: Taste of Japan: Food Culture & Society. This innovative program will run in Summer 2025 in collaboration with Waseda University offers UMass Boston students opportunities to experience Japanese food & culture in a variety of settings, in elementary schools, food markets, farms, host families, a Buddist temple, and more across three cities in Japan. The GSC faculty-led funding opportunity is for UMass Boston faculty interested in creating new faculty-led programs for students that have a focus on one or more of the UMass Boston Grand Scholarly Challeges.

Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs & KA171 Funding for Faculty/Staff Exchanges: 

Erasmus+ offers U.S. faculty & staff valuable opportunities through Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs) and KA171 funding. BIPs allow faculty to design or join short, collaborative programs combining online learning with a brief in-person component in Europe, fostering international teaching and research networks. You can see current open BIPs here. KA171 funding supports faculty and staff exchanges with European partner universities, covering travel and subsistence to teach, train, or build institutional partnerships abroad. Together, these programs provide professional development, expand global collaboration, and strengthen ties between U.S. and European institutions.

If you have an existing relationship with an EU university, inquire with them the possibilities of these opportunities. A separate agreement is needed and can take time to process. Several UMass Boston faculty and staff have received KA171 funding for week-long exchanges. Talk to the Office of Global Programs for advice if looking for a potential partner.

Faculty submits a Faculty-Led Program Proposal typically more than 12 months in advance of the program start date in order to have all details finalized leaving ample room for student recruitment. Your initial application will require a proposal narrative and estimated budget sheet that has been signed and approved by the Chair of your department and Dean. A complete application will include a detailed program narrative, approved course syllabus, and confirmed budget sheet. An approved proposal is reviewed by the Office of Global Programs for final recommendations, and will require approval by UMass Boston Risk Management, and Export Control. Contracts with the providers or other organizations who provide services for faculty-led programs must be reviewed by UMass Office of General Counsel (OGC) and approved by UMass Office of the President Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST).

For any questions, please email studyabroad@umb.edu

Timeline for New Programs