Global Faculty Institute

The University of Houston Global Faculty Institute is a cohort-based professional development program that prepares faculty to design and lead meaningful global learning opportunities and advance internationalization within their departments, colleges, and the broader university. 

The GFI provides faculty with the training, mentorship, and support to design an implementable global learning initiative. This funded program includes an intensive retreat, 6 professional development sessions, a capstone site visit abroad, guidance from experienced faculty mentors, and concludes with a global initiave showcase. 

3 PROGRAM TRACKS: Learning Abroad
Virtual Exchange/COIL
Curriculum Internationalization
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Two-day, in-person opening retreat 
Six biweekly training and project-design sessions 
Faculty mentor consultations 
Guided proposal development
Closing project showcase 

FACULTY BENEFITS

$1,000 participation stipend 
$2,000 in initiative implementation funding 
Opportunity to participate in a funded international capstone 

Ideal Applicants

  • Tenure-track & promotion eligible faculty with 0-3 years of global initiatives experience
  • Faculty  new to leading sustained global engagement initiatives 
  • Faculty ready to develop and implement a global program at UH
  • All faculty experience levels welcome

Program Dates

  • GFI Retreat January 12-13, 2027
  • Biweekly Meetings starting January 28 for 6 weeks
  • Closing Project Showcase April 22
  • International Capstone May 18-22