Resources for Faculty and Staff

The following is a sampling of some of the support we can provide.

Global Teaching and Learning Fellows

The Global Teaching and Learning Fellows (GTLF) initiative supports faculty with internationalizing new and existing courses. This initiative is a partnership between OIA and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Virtual International Exchange Community of Practice

The Virtual International Exchange (VIE) Community of Practice is a collaboration between the Office of International Affairs and the LTS Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning that develops and supports pedagogical innovation for the classroom, for research, and for experiential programs at Lehigh University. The VIE Community of Practice offers teaching workshops, information sessions, and colleague mentoring for faculty and staff who are interested in using innovative technology to facilitate virtual international collaborations.

Faculty Internationalization Grant

The Faculty Internationalization Grant supports Lehigh faculty members seeking to engage or enhance international research and teaching experiences. 

Fulbright Scholarships

The Office of Fellowship Advising coordinates faculty and staff applications for Fulbright scholarships. The Fulbright Program offers university faculty year- or semester-long grants to research and teach overseas, as well as short-term consulting grants. This process begins with a one-on-one consultation to match faculty interests and skills with open scholarships. We also offer application review by a team of faculty who have received Fulbright scholarships themselves.

International Scholars

The Office of International Students and Scholars provides guidance on immigration issues related to inviting a visiting scholar to Lehigh and hiring a foreign national. Learn more...

Risk Management and International Travel

International SOS manages and administers Lehigh University's international travel portfolio by providing 24-hour international medical, security, and travel assistance. International SOS is the world's largest medical and security assistance company, with more than 6,500 professionals in 24-hour Assistance Centers, international clinics, and remote-site medical facilities across five continents. International SOS is the leader in their field, ready to help you with all of your medical and security needs.

International SOS coverage and benefits apply to faculty, staff, students and volunteers who are either participating in university-sponsored programs outside of the United States or traveling on university-sponsored business outside of the United States. These people are covered for the official duration of the program or business activity 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Learn more and register your travel with ISOS

International Travel Insurance Program Summary of Benefits

Global Partnerships

As trained negotiators and organizers with cross-cultural communication and diplomatic skills, Global Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives helps Lehigh faculty and staff engage globally, conduct research and learn without borders. We manage international partnerships for study abroad, faculty exchange and collaborative research efforts.

Faculty Committee on Global Affairs

The Faculty Committee on Global Affairs represents the faculty in setting strategic priorities and policies for the internationalization of Lehigh, especially in relation to academic programs and research.  The committee advises the President, Provost, and the Vice President/Vice Provost for International Affairs on the following aspects of university internationalization:

• international programs, initiatives, and experiences (both within and outside of the US),
• internationalization of curriculum and research activities,
• geographic areas of institutional engagement,
• international students and scholars at Lehigh,
• research collaborations, exchanges, and partnerships with institutions (both within and outside the US) that impact the internationalization of Lehigh University,
• general budget priorities for university internationalization efforts.