The Global Challenges Teaching Awards support collaborative virtual exchange programmes between teaching faculty at U.S. and U.K. higher education institutions. These programmes, designed for undergraduate students, focus on global challenges related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key challenges:Climate actionDisinformation & misinformationHealth inequalityPeace & justiceThese virtual exchange programmes aim to address critical global issues while expanding access to international learning opportunities, overcoming the limitations of traditional in-person exchanges.Award details:Honorarium: $7,000/拢5,510 per faculty member (paid in two instalments)Institutional support fee: $3,000/拢2,360Travel funding: Up to $7,500/拢5,900 for campus visitsProfessional development: Tailored COIL-modelled training and mentorshipHow it works: Grantees will participate in a year-long professional development program led by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), including virtual courses and mentoring. Faculty members will collaborate with a U.S. or U.K. partner to design and deliver a virtual course. The course will be finalised for delivery by September 2026.Eligibility:Faculty members teaching undergraduates at a U.S. or U.K. institutionSupport from home institutionAbility to travel between the U.S. and U.K.Interested in applying?The 2025 application cycle is open from 10 December 2024 to 10 March 2025.鈥Application requirements:Complete an online applicationProvide a teaching CV, class syllabus, and three referee nominationsSubmit references by 10th March 2025Important dates:December 2024: Applications openMarch 2025: Application deadlineJuly 2025: Interview notificationsAugust 2025: Orientation & Professional DevelopmentAutumn 2026: Course deliveryFor more information, visit the dedicated award pages or email programmes@fulbright.org.uk. This article was published on 2025-01-16
