Proposals due April 3, 2009

CALL FOR SEMINAR SERIES PROPOSALS

International Institute Global Studies Seminars – up to four awards of $5,000

The International Institute, with generous support from the Division of International Studies and
Global Studies, announces a competition for Seminar Series in International Studies. We invite
applications for year-long faculty-graduate seminars on global, comparative, or trans-area
themes. Seminar Series applications should be submitted by at least two individuals who are
members of the faculty and/or academic staff affiliated with different International Institute
member programs. Each seminar will receive $5,000, which can be used for activities supporting
the seminar, e.g., to bring in outside speakers, run symposiums, fund video conferencing, or
promote events related to the seminar. Global Studies will serve as the administrator of these
seminars unless a specific request is made otherwise.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate the seminar proposals:

• The importance and originality of the seminar theme

• Possible outcomes from the seminar in terms of new research directions, publications,
proposal for a Research Circle, grants, creation of a permanent course, etc.
• The interdisciplinary makeup of the seminar leaders and participants
• The degree to which proposals include both junior and senior faculty, as well as graduate
students
• The extent to which the initiative builds on or links up with existing global or
international programs and initiatives on campus
• The potential to link UW faculty and students to counterparts elsewhere
• Possible impact on undergraduate curriculum

Promising proposals of no more than 800 words will be due by 4 pm on April 3, 2009.
Applicants will be notified on or before May 1, 2009, about the results of the competition.
Funded activities may begin any time after July 1, 2009 and must be completed by June 1, 2010.

How will proposals be evaluated and selected?

A five-member faculty committee will review and recommend to the director the most promising
proposals. Four members will be nominated by the International Institute Strategic Planning
Committee and approved by the International Institute Academic Planning Council. The
Associate Dean of the Division International Studies will serve as the fifth member of the
committee. Faculty serving in leadership roles in Seminar Series applications may not serve on
the committee.

Please see reverse side

What should be included in the proposal?

• Cover sheet with names of faculty seminar leaders; seminar title and departmental and
Institute program affiliations; contact information; and amount requested
• Theme to be explored and its significance
• Expected outcomes of seminar
• Names of possible faculty and graduate participants on campus
• Proposed budget, including sources of supplemental funding if necessary (see financial
guidelines)
• Indication that support for the Seminar Series was received from at least two sponsoring
Institute programs. Verbal support is acceptable at this stage of the competition.

Where should the proposal be submitted?

Please submit proposals electronically to Associate Dean Guido Podesta’s Project Assistant at
academicspa@international.wisc.edu no later than 4 pm on April 3, 2009. If you do not receive
confirmation of receipt within 24 hours, please call 262-5805.