Expressions of Interest for New Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs—Academic Year 2026
We invite Academic Senate and Academic Federation faculty with active teaching appointments to submit Expressions of Interest for new faculty-led study abroad programs, to be considered for 2026.
Expansion of Global Learning Hub’s current portfolio is dependent on administrative capacity and funding. The portfolio for Academic Year 2025 is complete, and we are inviting Expressions of Interest for 2026 to allow for possible expansion, should future capacity allow for expansion. The Global Learning Hub is prioritizing new programmatic models discussed below, and all Expressions will be considered with respect to the overall portfolio of program types/locations, demonstrated potential student interest, estimated costs and other criteria discussed below.
This invitation focuses on three Study Abroad models, which respond to students who need access to shorter duration and less costly programming, and to faculty whose responsibilities require less time away from campus.
- Summer Abroad programs: Summer Abroad programs take place in the summer, enroll student cohorts of 25-32 for eight units of credit for four weeks abroad. Read more about this model (PDF).
- Quarter Abroad Intensive programs for Spring & Fall 2026: In this model, students are enrolled in a course (3-5 units) on campus for an entire quarter before they travel abroad for 2+ weeks to pursue related project-based learning during Winter break or directly after Spring Quarter. Read more about this model (PDF)
- Summer Abroad Intensive programs for Summer 2026 or beyond: Summer Abroad Intensives enroll student cohorts of 25-32 for 6 units of credit for 3 weeks abroad and focus on one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals or UC Davis Grand Challenges. Read more about this model (PDF).
Expressions of Interest must demonstrate how the proposed program builds upon approved courses, engages with UC Davis’s Global Learning Goals and Outcomes and aligns with the campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vision.
Faculty expressing interest for a Summer Abroad Intensive program must also demonstrate how their program proposal focuses on one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or UC Davis Grand Challenges.
Due to the investment by faculty and Global Learning Hub staff to launch new programs, programs are expected to run consistently for several years. Expressions of Interest should discuss this commitment by the proposer and their home department. If an Expression of Interest is approved for development, faculty will collaborate with the Faculty Director and the Global Learning Hub team to build and market the program and will receive 24/7 support while on site. Please find more information in the accompanying documents associated with each model described above.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Monday, February 10, 2025 (11:59 p.m.); faculty should fill out the form found here. Expressions of Interest will be reviewed by the Global Learning Hub Program Review committee, which advises the Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs on selection.
Information Sessions
Please join us for one of two faculty information sessions to be held on:
- Friday, January 10, 2025, 10–11:30 a.m., ONLY on Zoom.
- Friday, January 24, 2025, 2–3:30 p.m., in person, 3119 conference room, International Center.
Questions?
If you have any questions in any of these areas, please contact Aliki Dragona, Faculty Director, Academic Programs, Global Learning Hub, to discuss your ideas further.
Aliki Dragona
Faculty Director, Academic Programs
Global Learning Hub, UC Davis Global Affairs
apdragona@ucdavis.edu