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 (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027).

  • April 14 at 8:00 a.m: Application Deadline
  • April 30 by 5:00 p.m: Award Announcement
  • May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027: Global Scholars conduct work.
  • May 15, 2027 by 5:00 p.m: Global Scholars provide a report detailing the results of their work.

Funding Priorities

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

  • Social Innovation or Changemaking (defined broadly as identifying a social or environmental problem and taking creative, intentional action to solve it for the good of all).
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals

Additionally, proposals should:

  • Encourage or highlight interdisciplinary collaboration across departments (joint proposals are always welcome).
  • Show how the project might lead to global experiential opportunities for UE students.
  • As needed, demonstrate that the applicant has discussed their project with external collaborators or agencies, to include Harlaxton College leadership if the project involves Harlaxton.
  • Include a potential ChangeLab course idea related to the topic (this can be anything from a rough concept to a full course proposal).

Selection Committee

The selection committee comprises the Deans of each UE College, the Dean of Harlaxton College, the Executive Vice President and Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, and the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Director of Field Innovation of the Center for Innovation & Change.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their ideas and budget questions with Dr. Derek Jones at the Center for Innovation & Change (dj4@evansville.edu) to ensure that their proposal aligns with selection criteria. Applicants should also inform their department chair if they submit an application.

CIC point of contact for Global Scholars program

Past Global Scholars

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

Program Contact

Derek Jones headshot

Dr. Derek Jones, Director of Field Innovation
Center for Innovation & Change
DJ4@evansville.edu

Award

Current funding will support 3-4 awards of $4,000-$5,000 each. Awards may be used for travel, research materials, conference fees, or other related expenses. The award does not include a course release.

Proposals including a ChangeLab may also include an additional request for up to $2,000 to cover supplemental instructor pay and supplies.

Application Submission Instructions

Email your proposal to centerforinnovation@evansville.edu and cc Robert Lopez (RL138) by Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 a.m.

Submit your application in two separate PDFs.

In the body of the email, include:

  1. Name, title, email, college department, department chair

First PDF: Your CV

Second PDF: Your proposal. In  no more than 5 pages, your proposal should address the following:

  1. Background for your proposal
  2. How your proposal:
    • relates to social innovation or changemaking
    • enhances global experiential education
    • encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration
    • will impact our campus and broader community upon your return
    • ties to a potential ChangeLab project
    • addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (if applicable)
  3. Your proposed budget should include (range: $4,000 – $5,000):
    • Travel: Airfare, hotel, public transportation costs and timing
    • Materials: Conference registration fees, etc.
    • Stipend: You can include compensation for leading the project if your budget has room.
    • Other funding: Description of any other funding you have applied for or intend to apply for to support this work.
    • Optional: Student interns. Many faculty find they need to pay student assistance on the project upon their return, you may want to consider adding this.
    • ChangeLab: The committee will award an additional sum of up to $2,000 for supplemental ChangeLab instructor pay and materials.