Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Education

In support of the University’s vision of cultivating excellence among the future generation of scholars and leaders in the global community, International Affairs has established the Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Education. 

This award honors an individual within the university community (faculty, staff, administrator) who has made distinguished contributions to international education and internationalization at UNT. 

The individual’s record should include at least one area of impact to international education at UNT. For example, 1) demonstrated positive impact on UNT students’ growth and development as global citizens 2) internationalizing program curriculum 3) outstanding international publications that include student contribution and research 4) study abroad program leadership and development over multiple years, and 5) collaboration with multiple visiting international scholars/visitors with significant impact on research/teaching.

A short, but not exhaustive list of international activity examples includes:

• Spearheading and supporting effective curricular change in support of campus internationalization at UNT
• Significant internationalization of courses at UNT
• Providing opportunities for global learning for UNT students
• Leading/developing study abroad and/or international internship programs for UNT students
• Receiving recognition/awards for international education and scholarly contributions (teaching/research/service)
• Significant publications showing evidence of international collaborations with demonstrated impact on global learning opportunities for UNT students
• Hosting J-1 Exchange, Fulbright, and other international scholars at UNT for collaboration and mentorship
• Leading and supporting campus internationalization involving the participation of UNT students, such as through global themed events, programming, or lectures at UNT

This individual's principal duties do not include campus internationalization. 

Faculty members are eligible to receive this award only once during their time at UNT.

AY 2025-26 Nomination Deadline: November 26, 2025