Barbara H. Padnos International Center
2015 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
GRANT
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the International Partnership Development Grant is to encourage and support
the development of GVSU’s existing international partnerships at the institutional, college, and
departmental levels. There is limited funding each year to support interests across campus.
Priority will be given to applications that will directly benefit students through the creation of
new opportunities.
Proposals of interest include:
 Creation of dual-degree programs;
 Creation of joint research projects involving students;
 Creation or revision of a study abroad curriculum integration plan;
 Creation of joint online courses with faculty and students from a partner university;
 Developing an on-going, reciprocal faculty teaching exchange with a partner university;
ELIGIBILITY
1. All grant applications must show support and approval from the appropriate
department head and dean.
2. Faculty members involved in the grant request must be regular tenured or tenure-track
faculty at GVSU.
3. The unit/college must be willing to share the costs for college and departmental-level
partnerships. A 50% match is required for all college or department-level partnerships.
4. The unit/college must be willing to facilitate faculty participation in the partnership
development process. The most successful proposals involve a number of colleagues
who have an interest in working together on new initiatives.
The International Partnership Development Grant will not be available to single individuals
interested in doing a site-visit to a partner institution. This grant is available for collaborative
efforts that further advance international partnership activities. Grants will be awarded to a
particular department or college for use in program development.
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation and
awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until funding has been depleted. Applications
should be submitted via email to: Rebecca Hambleton, Director of Study Abroad and
International Exchanges, at hambletr@gvsu.edu.
THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD
All grants are subject to available funds. The amount of the grant award will be determined
based on the types of initiatives proposed and the number of people involved in the initiative.
The total allocation of funds available for this grant program is around $8,000 per year (subject
to change). Applicants are strongly encouraged to show evidence of a financial commitment on
behalf of the sponsoring department/college by outlining a cost-sharing proposal.
Reminder: proposals for college or department-level partnerships will require a 50% matching
contribution.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT
Grant recipients are required to file an expense report within 30 days following the completion
of the activity or activities under the grant. Also, grant recipients must file a report on the
activities of the grant within 45 days following the completion of activities. All reports must
be submitted online through the Faculty/Staff Reflection website at www.gvsu.edu/pic.
Failure to submit the required reports will significantly impact future funding requests
submitted by the individual sponsor and/or their department.
Application Form
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation and
awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.
Application is for:
___Institutional Partnership
___College/ Departmental Partnership
Primary Contact Person/Sponsor
Name
Title
Department
Phone
On-campus
Address
□ As the primary sponsor of this proposal, I agree to submit the required reports within 45
days after the completion of my site visit/project with the partner institution. I understand
that failure to submit the required reports will affect future funding requests made by my
department or myself.
___________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
1. Please state the purpose, goals, and objectives of the proposed initiative. Include
specific relevance for GVSU students and/or to the University Strategic Plan.
2. Describe how this proposed project fits with your department/college’s
internationalization goals.
3. Please provide information on proposed timeline for implementation.
4. Attach a sheet with a detailed budget. Please include a line-item which shows the
department/college’s financial commitment to this proposed project.
Signature___________________________________Date________________________
Dean’s Signature
Signature___________________________________Date_________________________
Department Head’s Signature
If more than one college is involved, please attach an additional signature page with
representation from all participating colleges/departments.
Mission Statement:
To engage the University community in meaningful international experiences which foster and appreciation and
awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.