UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Global, the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC), and the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence have partnered to offer professional development opportunities for faculty focused on global learning outcomes. Applications are now open for the 2026-27 program.
In summer 2023, the units launched the Global Learning Summer Institute & Faculty Fellows Program to support full-time Penn State faculty of any rank in integrating global learning activities and outcomes into domestic courses. The goal is to enhance the internationalization of undergraduate curricula.
These fellowships provide mentorship to faculty across disciplines to help incorporate global dimensions into undergraduate courses across Penn State.
To apply, fill out the application form. Applications are due by Feb. 8 at 11:59 p.m.
About the program
The Global Learning Summer Institute & Faculty Fellows Program is a professional development initiative that supports the University's mission and Penn State Global’s strategic plan to expand access to global learning for all undergraduate students.
Faculty do not need prior experience with global learning — only an interest in developing as global learning educators. Each fellow works on a course they nominate for revision, improvement or development. The focus may be an entire course or a single module/unit.
Courses do not need to include international content; the emphasis is on pedagogical approaches and embedding global learning outcomes within existing courses.
Program requirements
Participants must:
- Participate in a virtual orientation on April 6.
- Attend the in–person Global Learning Summer Institute at University Park on May 20-21 (tentatively 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and 9 a.m.–4 p.m., respectively) Please note: Participants must be present for BOTH full days.
- Teach the redesigned course in the 2026-27 academic year.
- Present their experiences at the Global Learning Course Showcase in April 2027.
- Provide feedback on the Faculty Fellows program and resources.
- Participate in Community of Practice and Fellows meetings (four to five virtual meetings in the 2026-27 academic year).
The program is open to any full-time Penn State faculty at any rank who wants to implement global learning in an existing undergraduate course and will teach it in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Preference will be given to courses without international travel components.
A $1,000 stipend as well as Summer Institute lodging, meals and reimbursement for travel to/from the Institute for faculty who live 30+ miles from University Park. Participants will also receive a Provost Endorsement upon completion of the program.
This is a 12-month commitment, from May 2026 to April 2027.
Application timeline
Penn State Global, EPPIC and the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will be responsible for final selection decisions. Approximately 18-20 faculty fellows will be selected. The deadline to apply is Feb. 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Successful fellows will be notified on Monday, March 2, and are expected to confirm acceptance of their fellowship offer by Wednesday, March 18.
Applications should be submitted via the GL FF Program application. For more information, contact Kayla Ettinger at kfe5143@psu.edu.