The Division of Global Engagement provides a wide range of services for faculty from offering support for research centers to assisting international faculty, or developing a faculty-led study abroad program.
Global Studies Institute (GSI)
Global Studies Institute (GSI)
The Global Studies Institute hosts and supports UO’s internationally-oriented research centers, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to enhance faculty research, enrich student global engagement with faculty, and promote the University of Oregon’s academic excellence at home and with partners around the world.
Funding Opportunities
Global Oregon Faculty Collaboration Funds, Global Oregon Faculty Research Travel Grants, or the Global Oregon and Oregon Translation Center funds for graduate and undergraduate students.
Opportunities to apply for funds administered through GSI for faculty research collaborations (either faculty travel or brining a collaborator to campus) and student travel or research experiences.
Fulbright Programs
Advising support to faculty and graduate students interested in applying for Fulbright programs.
Explore Fulbright Scholarships
Grants Development and Management
Collaborate with faculty to identify potential grants to support their global research goals and provides grants management for foundation and federal grants from pre-award and post-award support.
Gifts and Contracts Management
Work with faculty and international partners to support gifts and contracts for new and ongoing programs that benefit UO students and faculty.
GSI Centers
GSI supports faculty research centers with administrative support and services to build interdisciplinary faculty collaborations.
Global Teaching and Learning Exchange
Connecting faculty from around the world to exchange techniques for dynamic classrooms and successful teaching. Cross cultural perspectives on what makes for faculty effectiveness, high impact teaching and student success.
Global Justice Program
International visitors and related events with student engagement related to international relations, peace and the UN system. Annual funding call for proposals.
Learn About the Global Justice Program
Event Planning
Support all aspects of event management and planning (inviting international speakers, campus logistics, publicity) for faculty sponsored international events.
Guest Apartments
DGE has guest apartments at Spencer View Apartments for collaborators visiting Eugene and a flat in London for UO faculty doing research in London.
International Student and Scholar Services
International Student & Scholar Services is the home base for all matters related to international faculty, staff and students. ISSS staff are experts in federal regulations, visa compliance and are a home away from home for international students and scholars.
Hire International Faculty or Staff
The H-1B visa allows foreign nationals to temporarily work in the US in specialty occupations for up to six years. Most teaching or research faculty positions are eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
H-1B Employee Travel & Sponsorship
Host An International Visiting Scholar or International Student Intern
The J1 Research Scholar/Professor programs allows foreign nationals to temporarily work full-time for up to 5 years.
The J1 Student Intern programs allows foreign students to participate in structured work-based learning experiences that fulfill educational objectives for their degree program at their academic institution. Foreign students must be actively enrolled and pursuing a degree at a postsecondary academic institution outside the United States to participate in the J-1 Student Intern Program.The minimum length of time for an internship is 3 weeks and the maximum length of time is 12 months. No extensions are permitted.
Global Education Oregon (GEO)
Global Education Oregon is the study abroad unit for the University of Oregon. By offering more than 200 programs in 60 countries with 40 scholarships, the world is our student's classroom.
Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Development
GEO collaborates with UO faculty, in tandem with their college/school and departments, to create academically integrated global education faculty-led experiences for their students. GEO works with you on the development of programs that ensure academic integration while providing cultural expertise and access to a network of GEO centers and designated sites around the world. GEO’s biannual faculty proposal process allows for departments and colleges to both assess and support faculty’s proposals while also allowing for a comprehensive and fair review.
Faculty Consultation
GEO staff are available throughout the year to provide information and guidance on global education program opportunities for faculty and their students. Faculty who intend to submit a study abroad program proposal to GEO, or have questions about new kinds of global experiences for their students, are welcome to consult with our staff. GEO has a wealth of information on available locations, current programs, our international partners, costs, trends in study abroad both at the UO and more broadly, etc.
Email geoinfo@uoregon.edu for more information.
Global Risk Management
The GEO Global Risk Manager provides faculty with essential services, resources, and guidance for safely leading and participating in study abroad programs and other UO international travel.
Dedicated Marketing Support
The communications and outreach team can help you spread the word about global education opportunities to your students. This includes creating print and digital content, social media campaigns, classroom visits, presentations, and email messages tailored to your classes.
Email dgecomms@uoregon.edu to learn more about communications and outreach opportunities.
Funding for Global Education
GEO strives to provide students with as many funding opportunities for study abroad as possible by offering over 40 scholarships. GEO works in partnership with the UO Financial Aid and Scholarships office to allow students access to as much of their UO scholarships and financial aid for study abroad as possible.
Learn About Study Abroad Scholarships
Classroom Visit for Study Abroad
The GEO Outreach team is available to present to your class or organization about the benefits for study abroad.
Email geoinfo@uoregon.edu to schedule a classroom visit.