Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant Program

Overview

The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant Program aims to foster a robust global learning environment at UC Davis. This initiative invites faculty to apply for funding to develop or enhance global components in their courses, thus enriching the academic experience and equipping students with essential global competencies. Faculty will be invited to apply for funding after completing the Teaching for Global Learning Program offered through Global Affairs, and they will be asked to demonstrate how their proposed work aligns with the UC Davis Global Learning Outcomes. Awards of up to $3,000 can support activities such as developing coursework that includes online intercultural exchange, engaging students with global issues through local engagement, that recognize and include campus global diversity and cultural wealth. By supporting faculty in their efforts to create impactful, globally-focused courses, the grant aims to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Call for Proposals for Spring 2025

Eligibility

Academic Senate and Academic Federation faculty are invited to apply for funding after completing the Global Affairs Teaching for Global Learning Program. Faculty will be asked to demonstrate how their proposed work aligns with the UC Davis Global Learning Outcomes.

Grant Objectives: The grant will support faculty to:

Develop coursework that includes on-line intercultural exchange and may include short-term travel elements.
Develop coursework that actively engages students with global issues through local engagement (for example via learning with diasporic communities).
Develop coursework that intentionally incorporates and leverages campus global diversity and cultural wealth to facilitate global learning.

Funding Structure

Total Available Funds: $12,000 annually, 4 awards total.

Application Timeline

Application Period: May 1 - June 30, starting in 2025
Review Period: Late July 2025
Recipient Announcement: Early August 2025

Funds must be expended by June 30, 2026.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide a comprehensive set of materials that demonstrate the alignment of their course with UC Davis Global Learning Outcomes and the objectives of the grant.

The required components include:

Application Letter: A brief overview outlining the proposal's alignment with the UC Davis Global Learning Outcomes and the grant’s objectives. The overview should also address the following questions: a) In what ways have you, or will you, incorporate intentional intercultural and global learning elements into your course? And b) How do you intend to ensure continued alignment with the Global Learning Outcomes over time? (300 words).
Course Description: A concise description of the course), detailing its format and educational experiences (300 words).
Assignments: 1) Summary of course assignments and expected workload (200 words), and 2) Faculty should also submit at least 2 fully developed assignments that demonstrate how the assignment addresses the grant’s objectives.
Grading Criteria: Outline of grading structure, emphasizing assessment methods (100 words).
Instructor Bio: Brief bio of the instructor, including relevant experience (200 words).
Budget: In an itemized list, please describe how the funds will be used.

Criteria for Selection

Proposals will be assessed based on:

Alignment with Global Learning Outcomes and the Grant’s Objectives: How well the proposal incorporates the UC Davis Global Learning Outcomes and the objectives of the grant.
Innovation and Engagement: The potential for the course to actively engage students with global issues and diverse perspectives within and/or beyond the classroom.
Feasibility and Impact: Practicality of implementation and anticipated impact on student learning.

Submission Process

Applications will be submitted via email on PDF format, allowing for streamlined collection and review of materials.

Final Report

Grant recipients will be expected to submit a final report, including a budget, at the end of the award period. The final report form includes information about the course’s accomplishments and future plans (e.g. student outcomes; examples of student assessments; dissemination of the course’s outcomes and impact within departments and programs through mechanisms such as workshops for fellow faculty, publications, or manuscripts developed, etc.).

Repeat applicants must present courses and materials that are different from those previously submitted.

More Information

Aliki Dragona

Faculty Director, Academic Programs
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
(530) 752-5634
apdragona@ucdavis.edu

Esther Luna DeLozier

Assistant Director of Partnerships and Faculty Engagement
Global Affairs
(530) 574-8545
eldelozier@ucdavis.edu