Overseas Programs and Partnerships
In addition to coordinating many study abroad programs, the Center for International Education office of Overseas Programs and Partnerships offers special prorgams and opportunities. Below is a brief explanation of the different types of programs offered through our office:
University of Wisconsin System Exchange:
Hessen/Wisconsin Exchange Program follow this link for more information about the UW System/Hessen, Germany student exchange program.
In addition, you can check out the Hessen website managed by our German partners: Hessen web link (http://www.study-in-hessen.de/) Also see:
Hessen International Summer University web link
FIPSE Grant Funded Student Exchange (Mexico/Canada):
FIPSE: North American Student Mobility Grant
FIPSE: North American Peace Ambassadors (course 2006)
A partnership of six universities committed to undertaking innovative measures to advance the shared vision of a just and peaceful continent.
International Opportunities for Graduate Students:
Graduate Study Abroad Opportunities are available at a number of UWM international partner institutions. For more information, please contact the Overseas Programs and Partnerships office.
Funding for Graduate Students:
Are you a graduate student looking for funding resources to support your international research? We have compiled a long list of International Graduate Funding Opportunities for your reference.
The Graduate Student Travel Awards Program has two deadlines per year. The deadline for the next round of proposals is October 14, 2005. For more information on the program, please see the RSA website: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/RSA/Internal/travel.html
In addition, there are certain graduate funding opportunities for which institutional endorsement from the Center for International Education is required. If you are interested in learning more about these institutional programs, please follow the ap propriate link: 1) Fulbright 2) Marshall.
Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid:
Securing adequate funding is one of the main concerns of students interested in overseas programs. To view our list of overseas scholarships and grants please follow this link: Scholarship List.
To apply for financial aid, please contact the UWM Financial Aid Office.
Fulbright Program
The Overseas Programs and Partnerships office now offers for-credit internship possibilities around the world as a component of study abroad or exchange programs. UWM advocates experiential learning opportunities such as interns hips abroad and considers them to be viable way to earn academic credit. Students must follow the UWM Standards for International Internships.
Internships:
The Overseas Programs and Partnerships office now offers for-credit internship possibilities around the world as a component of study abroad or exchange programs. UWM advocates experiential learning opportunities such as interns hips abroad and considers them to be viable way to earn academic credit. Students must follow the UWM Standards for International Internships.
Online Survey of Past UWM Study Abroad Students:
UWM Study Abroad Alumni SurveyThe survey is intended to measure the long term impact of study abroad among students who have participated in UW-Milwaukee programs over the past 5 years. It is critical that we have your input to evaluate study abroad programs so we can continue to improve and enhance our existing services. Thank you for your time and contributing to the evaluation of our overseas academic programs.
Faculty Opportunities
Directing a program abroad
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sponsors several programs abroad that offer faculty the opportunity to teach and lead a group of students.
CIE supported grants and awards for faculty involved in International Education
Exchange Agreements
UWM maintains over 62 exchange agreements with 42 countries. The page includes a description of the different types of agreements and how UWM faculty members can establish an exchange with colleagues overseas.
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