IDEAS Program

Exciting news! The recording and slides from our latest webinar, Strengthening Academic Partnerships in South and Central Asia, are now available in the IDEAS Library of Resources (https://lnkd.in/gGwpmNYC)! This session, part of the Expanding U.S. Study Abroad Destinations: Connecting American Students with the World series, delved into opportunities for expanding U.S. study abroad programs and partnerships in this dynamic region. The series has previously covered topics like International Higher Education Partnerships 101 and Managing Risk and Prioritizing Safety When Expanding to New Destinations, and continues to explore geographically focused opportunities to support global engagement. Access the slides here: https://lnkd.in/eRHsBSyc Access recording here: https://lnkd.in/ejzx3DKZ #StudyAbroad #InternationalEducation #InternationalPartnerships #launchIDEASabroad

Join the IDEAS Program tomorrow for the "Strengthening Academic Partnerships in South and Central Asia" webinar! January 15, 2025 10:00-11:30am EST Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHWdbqWv Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqw55UeA #launchIDEASabroad

The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with Temple University Japan Campus, is thrilled to announce that it will host the second U.S.-ROK-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit?in Osaka, Japan, in July 2025. Deadline: January 19, 2025 Apply: https://ytlsummit2025.com/

The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Program is pleased to share that registration is now open for the fourth webinar in the “Expanding U.S. Study Abroad Destinations: Connecting American Students with the World” series.? Following our opening webinars on “International Higher Education Partnerships 101” and “Managing Risk and Prioritizing Safety”, the series continues to host several geographically focused webinars that will explore opportunities for expanding partnerships and U.S. study abroad program in regions around the world. ? Strengthening Academic Partnerships in South and Central Asia January 15, 2025 10:00-11:30am EST Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHWdbqWv Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqw55UeA #launchIDEASabroad #studyabroad #internationaleducation

Reminder: The 2025 IDEAS Grant Competition closes on December 12, 2024. The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Program invites U.S. colleges and universities to apply for grants to support the creation or expansion of outbound study abroad programs and resources that align with U.S. foreign policy goals. Approximately 35 grants of up to $35,000 will be awarded to accredited institutions. This year’s cycle also includes an opportunity for consortia of institutions to apply for additional funding for collaborative projects that prepare students for the workforce of the future. Application Deadline: December 12, 2024 Learn More and Apply: https://lnkd.in/ejcNjpZt #launchIDEASabroad #studyabroad #internationaleducation #grantcompetition

The deadline to register for the first IDEAS Virtual Institute is December 10, 2024! Alabama State University will host the first IDEAS Virtual Institute focused on integrating underrepresented students and destinations in study abroad, with a spotlight on developing sustainable and mutually beneficial programs with partners in East Africa. Institute content is specifically designed for institutions underrepresented in study abroad and/or those who may be new to virtual international programming. Training will focus on leveraging virtual and hybrid modalities to expand to less common study abroad destinations. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dFwfjXsk #launchIDEASabroad #InternationalEducation #StudyAbroad #IDEASProgram

Inside U.S. Foreign Policy Leading Voices: Communicating U.S. Foreign Policy to Domestic and International Audiences December 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern USA Study Abroad, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and its Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program are pleased to invite current recipients and alumni of the Gilman Program, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, ECA exchange alumni, all interested U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, and U.S. higher education faculty and administrators to attend the “Inside U.S. Foreign Policy Leading Voices: Communicating U.S. Foreign Policy to Domestic and International Audiences” on December 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Click here to register for this seminar! https://ow.ly/JHYy50UgXLV U.S. Department of State #ExchangeOurWorld #GilmanProgram #VirtualSeminar

We are grateful for our incredible community of supporters and partners in international education. Your passion and dedication inspire us every day to keep making a difference. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and moments that spark joy and connection!

It’s been a remarkable #internationaleducationweek at Central Georgia Technical College with more happening today. But this Fashion Show was truly something special. Round of applause to the folks IDEAS Program for seeing fit for us to be a grantee and making it so our international community and study abroad continue to grow and provide access new and diverse students. https://lnkd.in/g5Zmh3DW

The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) Program is pleased to announce the 2025 Virtual Institutes Series:?Expanding U.S. Study Abroad through Virtual and Hybrid Programming. In connection with the year-long webinar series,?Expanding?U.S. Study Abroad Destinations: Connecting American Students with the World, this free series will provide training, networks, and resources for U.S. institutions to develop sustainable new virtual and hybrid international programs and partnerships. IDEAS Virtual Institutes are free cohort-based opportunities for faculty and administrators to engage with experts and each other around a common topic and develop study abroad resources for their institutions. Over a period of four to six weeks, approximately 30 participants will engage in asynchronous and synchronous content developed by host institutions. Alabama State University will host the first IDEAS Virtual Institute focused on integrating underrepresented students and destinations in study abroad, with a spotlight on developing sustainable and mutually beneficial programs with partners in East Africa. Institute content is specifically designed for institutions underrepresented in study abroad and/or those who may be new to virtual international programming. Training will focus on leveraging virtual and hybrid modalities to expand to less common study abroad destinations. Register by December 10, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dFwfjXsk #launchIDEASabroad #InternationalEducation #StudyAbroad #IDEASProgram