Events
The Center for Global Initiatives hosts and co-sponsors global events and conferences across campus and in our community. Of note are our recurring events that take place throughout the year, Global Project Showcase and International Coffee Hour.
September 2016
Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair has representatives from all over the world, study abroad staff, and past study abroad students to answer your questions about studying almost anywhere in the world! Come and see what opportunities await you! Please note: Rather than offering information sessions during this yearís fair, the Study Abroad Office will staff a general information table just inside the entrance to the fair. Please come prepared with questions! Great Hall, Frank Porter Graham Student Union- Please bring your…
Find out more »Fulbright U.S. Student Program Deadline
UNC deadline for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is Sept 12, 2016, 11:59pm EST
Find out more »Department of State Foreign Service Careers and Placement Test
Learn how to best prepare for the Foreign Service Officer Test and more about career paths with the Department of State from the Diplomat in Residence Richard Jaworski. Plan your approach to the FSOT with time to register before the next test date. Find out more about the test and application process: https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/test-process
Find out more »Carolina Global Photo Competition: Deadline
UNC students, faculty, alumni and staff are invited to submit up to three photos representing any world region as a part of the annual Carolina Global Photo Competition. There is no restriction on the period in which the photograph was taken, and travel need not have been connected to a program at UNC. Distinctive images that embrace new perspectives are highly regarded. Grand prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place. Prizes include a grand prize, gift certificates…
Find out more »October 2016
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share.This date is hosted by the Center for Global Initiatives and Study Abroad. For more information click here.
Find out more »Passport to GO! Application Deadline
Application Deadline for the Passport to GO! program is October 14, 2016 11:59 pm EST
Find out more »Critical Language Scholarship Info Session
Come learn about the Critical Language Scholarship. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, this scholarship provides fully funded intensive language study during the summer to a diverse group of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, from a wide variety of fields of study, backgrounds and career…
Find out more »Certificate in International Development Info Session
Come learn about a graduate-level certificate that will highlight your international development experience and interests! The certificate in international development is available to all graduate students (masters or doctoral) currently enrolled at UNC. The certificate is issued to students upon meeting all requirements and is noted on their official transcript. The goals of this certificate are for students to: Step outside of the U.S. perspective when focusing on development; research and coursework must therefore have significant international content; Foster interdisciplinary…
Find out more »November 2016
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is hosted by the Writing Center, the Graduate and Professional Student Federation and The Undergraduate Library. For more information click here.
Find out more »Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »December 2016
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share.This date is hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Postdoctoral Association . For more information click here.
Find out more »January 2017
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share.This date is hosted by the Center for Global Initiatives and Study Abroad. For more information click here.
Find out more »Global Projects Showcase Lunch
Join us at the Student Union, room 3102. Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students' research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Lunch will be provided. This showcase will feature the following speakers: - Aisha Booze-Hall, Biology major, Global Take-Off Puerto Rico and Passport to Go! recipient…
Find out more »Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing.
Find out more »February 2017
Information Session: Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Join us to learn more details about the Fulbright-Hays DDRA deadlines, application process, and the peer-review workshop.This award is designed to fund dissertation research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six- to 12-months. ***All Ph.D. candidates planning to apply are strongly encouraged to attend this session.
Find out more »International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is hosted by the Writing Center and the Graduate and Professional Student Federation. For more information click here.
Find out more »Carolina Global Initiative Award Deadline
The Carolina Global Initiative Award provides funding to students to complete a global opportunity during the summer, in the U.S. or abroad. Supported by an endowment from the C.V. Starr Foundation, the Lori Lewis Schipper International Internship Fund, the Stephens International Internship Fund and private gifts to the Chancellor’s Global Education Fund, awards are typically made from $1,500 to $6,000 each, but higher amounts will be considered. Learn more and apply!
Find out more »Vimy Award Deadline
The Vimy Global Team Award was inspired by the adventures and pioneering spirit of UNC alumnus Peter McMillan ’81. This award is given annually to one interdisciplinary team of students (Vimy scholars) working collaboratively to pursue research or service projects outside the United States. Made possible by the Global Education Fund, up to $15,000 is provided to fund a summer team project abroad. This award is intended to support UNC undergraduate and master’s-level students in completing self-directed or self-designed group projects…
Find out more »Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award Deadline
The Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award helps get Ph.D. candidates into the field to do preliminary explorations of potential research materials/sites in preparation for writing a dissertation proposal. These awards will not fund dissertation field research. The ideal time to hold this award is after passing comprehensive exams and before defending the proposal. Learn more and apply!
Find out more »Global Projects Showcase Lunch
Join us at the Student Union, room 3102. Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students' research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Lunch will be provided. This showcase will feature the following student speakers: Jessica Hjuber- 2016 Carolina Global Initiative award recipient who traveled to Taiwan for…
Find out more »March 2017
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. Meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is hosted by the Undergraduate Library and International Student and Scholar Services. For more information click here.
Find out more »You can also find more global events at UNC Global and the campus-wide UNC events calendar.