CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program 2024-2025

 

As part of Texas Tech University and the Office of International Affairs commitment to the internationalization of our campus and the advancement of international collaborations, we are planning to apply to the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program (one application per institution) to host an international scholar during the 2024-2025 academic year. A final application submission is due to the Fulbright Commission on June 1, 2023 at 5pm EST.  
  
At this point, we are aiming to gather information from colleges/departments interested in hosting a Fulbright Scholar during 2023-2024 fall/spring semester or one semester only. Please note that though the majority of applications for the Fulbright S-I-R program concentrate on the humanities and social sciences, proposals across all disciplines will be considered as long as the scholar brings an international perspective to the department. 
  
For interested departments, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by COB on February 27, 2023. 
Additional information about the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program can be found here: 
https://fulbrightscholars.org/sir#1 
  
As described by the Fulbright SIR commission: “The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is a unique Fulbright Scholar Program initiative that is specifically driven by the goals of U.S. institutions of higher education to enhance internationalization efforts on their campuses. Through the S-I-R Program, institutions host a scholar from outside of the United States for a semester or full academic year to teach courses, assist in curriculum development, guest lecture, develop study abroad/exchange partnerships and engage with the campus and the local community. S-I-Rs work across departments and curricula in a variety of ways to widely enhance or expand an existing international program, develop new world area studies programs, add an international dimension to existing coursework or provide an opportunity for U.S. students to learn about a particular world region or country.” Please note that the Fulbright SIR award does not include any research activities and the main concentration is on teaching and outreach & engagement activities. 
  
Please feel free to contact Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, elizabeth.trejos@ttu.edu or Reagan Ribordy, reagan.ribordy@ttu.edu should you have any questions about this call for expression of interests. 
  
We look forward to receiving your application! 
  
Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, Ph.D. 
Vice Provost for International Affairs