Global Scholars

The Global Scholars Program offers support for faculty engaged in scholarship or curriculum development that helps prepare our students and community for global leadership, citizenry, and success. The program is supported and administered by the Center for Innovation & Change and is made possible by the John H. Schroeder Global Scholar Endowed Fund.

Global Scholar Requirements and Timeline

The term for Global Scholars is one academic year (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026).

  • April 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Application Deadline.
  • Mid May: Announcement of Global Scholar awards.
  • June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026: Global Scholars conduct work.
  • June 1, 2026: Global Scholars provide a report detailing the results of their work.
  • During the 2025-2026 academic year: Global Scholars present their work to the campus community at a TBD Global Scholars event.

Funding Priorities

Although any global topic will be considered, priority will be given to proposals related to:

Additionally, proposals should:

  • Encourage or highlight potential cross-disciplinary collaboration between departments; problems are not solved in silos (joint proposals are always welcome);
  • Show how the project will help promote global experiential opportunities for students (how do UE students – current and prospective – benefit from this work?);
  • Include a potential ChangeLab course idea related to the topic. IE: What’s the public application of what you might learn and how can students be involved? This can be just a paragraph or two about a seed of an idea, or a fully fleshed out course. When the ChangeLab is taught or coached would be completely up to the faculty member. Don’t hesitate to contact the CIC team if you want to brainstorm ideas!

The selection committee is composed of the deans of UE’s colleges, the executive vice president of academic affairs, the executive director of international programs, and the executive director of the Center for Innovation & Change, which administers the program. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the team at the Center for Innovation & Change and their academic dean to ensure a final proposal is aligned with the selection criteria.

Selection Committee

  • Mrs. Erin Lewis, MPA
    Executive Director for Center for Innovation and Change
  • Dr. Derek Jones, PhD
    Director, Cognitive Science Program and Faculty Director, Center for Innovation & Change
  • Mr. Andrew Carter '07, M'14
    Associate Director for the Center for Innovation and Change

Past Global Scholars

The 2021-2022 Global Scholars program was paused due to travel restrictions.

Award

Current funding will support 3-4 awards of $4,000-$6,000 each. Awards may be used for travel, research materials, conference fees, and/or other related expenses. Award does not include a course release. A good adjunct / ChangeLab stipend to include in your budget is $2,000.

Application Submission Instructions

Email your proposal to centerforinnovation@evansville.edu and cc Robert Lopez (RL138) by April 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Include the following:

  1. Name
  2. Email
  3. College/Department
  4. Your CV

Proposal: In no more than 5 pages, please address the following:

  1. Background for your proposal
  2. How your proposal:
    • relates to social innovation or changemaking (if applicable)
    • addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (if applicable)
    • enhances global experiential education
    • encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration
    • will impact our campus and broader community upon your return.
      Ties to a potential ChangeLab project
  3. Proposed budget:
    • travel costs and timing
    • costs for materials, conference fees, and/or other related expenses
    • Stipend costs
    • description of any other funding you have applied for or intend to apply for to support this work