GCC Proposals for 2026 are currently being accepted for review at this time!
Annual Deadline for Proposals: February 15th
Global Course Connections (GCC) programs are 3-4 week-long extensions of courses taught on campus during winter term.
- LSA Faculty may propose GCCs from any academic discipline.
- All GCC programs must take place in the month of May.
- LSA Faculty who teach GCCs deliver original academic content that bridges classroom and experiential learning.
- This is a great option for LSA Faculty to teach special topics abroad that can provide students enriching academic learning opportunities while also creating engaging global experiences.
- Selected proposals will receive a minimum grant of $10,000 to help support program costs. Depending on program length and location, programs might qualify for additional funding.
- Faculty will be compensated per LSA's Term III policy for the international component of the course (2 credits).
If your proposal is accepted, CGIS makes logistical arrangements, helps coordinate responses to any medical issue that may arrive, and more (complete list of services provided by CGIS available here), all so that you can focus on teaching abroad—we take care of the rest!
*Please note that special approval may be required for faculty members with both staff and instructional appointments who wish to lead a GCC. Faculty who fit this criteria should speak with their immediate supervisor and CGIS before submitting a proposal.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Proposal Form
The CGIS Faculty Proposal Application is available for download here.
The proposal submission consists of 8 sections containing various questions regarding your proposed program, as well as 2 documents that must be signed and submitted. The sections are:
- General Information
- GCC Proposal Information
- Faculty Leader Site Experience
- GCC On-Campus Course
- Off-campus / On-campus connection
- On-Site Risk Mitigation
- Program Leader Agreement Form (Requires Faculty Signature)
- Departmental Approval Form (Requires Department Chair/Administrator Signatures)
Optional: Meet with CGIS for more information
Have questions about whether the GCC model is a good fit for the program you have in mind? Please reach out to Pardip Bolina (bolina@umich.edu) to schedule a meeting discussing details and technical requirements such as minimum number of students and available on-site support (through a study abroad center) in the country you are proposing.
To Submit: Please attach all documents to an email titled "2026 GCC Proposal" and send to Jocelyn Kwolek at stockj@umich.edu by February 15, 2025.
Step 2: Review
Once you've submitted your proposal, members of the CGIS leadership team will contact you indicating whether your proposal has been approved or not. If your proposal is accepted, you will be asked to meet with the CGIS team to discuss your proposed program.
