International Affairs provides small awards to support UNT faculty with their global engagement in the categories listed below. The fall application deadline is October 15, 2025.

Hosting Academic Conferences at UNT

Funding supports UNT faculty organizing and hosting an academic conference (e.g. conference, workshop, symposium, etc.) at UNT (e.g. Denton campus, Discovery Park, Frisco campus) that involves the participation of UNT faculty and students as well as faculty/students from a university/universities and/or institution(s) abroad.

Hosting Visiting International Research Scholars at UNT

Funding supports UNT faculty hosting a visiting international scholar from a university/institution abroad at UNT to conduct collaborative research/creative scholarly project.

Conducting Collaborative Research/Creative Scholarly Projects Abroad

Funding supports UNT faculty undertaking international collaborative projects involving collaborative research or creative scholarly activities with universities, institutions, archives, or museums abroad. Projects must result in the development and dissemination of new knowledge through international research collaborations or international creative scholarly activities.

Developing a New Faculty Led Study Abroad Program

Funding supports faculty participating in a site visit abroad (approximately 4-6 days) for the purpose of developing and leading a new study abroad program.

Hosting Global Speakers at UNT

Funding supports faculty hosting visiting global speakers on campus in connection with UNT courses and curriculum.