International Academic Partnership Program Launches Applications for Three Countries
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IIE’s Center for International Partnerships is pleased to launch three partnership programs for 2016 featuring New Zealand, Mexico, and Cuba. All three applications are open now! Please visit the official IAPP website for more information or to get started on the application process. All three programs follow the IIE International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) model, which has assisted more than 200 institutions around the world to develop strategic academic partnerships since 2009. Over the course of each program, institutions participate in a number of training activities focused on implementing sustainable partnerships and developing a strategic plan to increase academic collaboration with the select focus country. Featured programs include:
1. U.S. – New Zealand Partnership Program
A special initiative supported by Education New Zealand
An informational webinar featuring Education New Zealand will be held on April 14th at 4:00 p.m. EDT:
2. Mexico Partnership Program: Redefining the Dialogue on Academic Collaboration
Part of the IIE Mexico Higher Education Initiative
As part of the Initiative, IIE will also host a National Conference Call on Academic Collaboration with Mexico
on April 20th from 11:30am-12:30pm EDT. To join the call from the U.S, dial 1-866-710-0179.
3. 2016 U.S. – Cuba Partnership Program
Part of the IIE Cuba Higher Education Initiative
This year’s programs each offer unique experiences to explore academic partnership opportunities in three diverse locations. Eligible institutions are invited to apply to more than one program using the same application and each application will be assessed on an individual basis. For more information about all three programs and details on the selection criteria used by IIE to assess applications, please refer to the IAPP website. A special webinar will be held on April 18 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to explain and answer any questions about the new online application process: Register for IAPP Application Informational Webinar.
