The Center for Global Initiatives hosts and co-sponsors global events and conferences across campus and in our community. Of note are our recurring events that take place throughout the year, Global Project Showcase and International Coffee Hour.
September 2016
Department of State Internships & Careers
Internships through the U.S. Department of State provide the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. in Department offices spread around the United States, and remotely through academic year Virtual Internships. Learn more about how to apply for an internship in this information session with regional Diplomat in Residence Richard Jaworski. This internship is an information session particularly relevant for Sophomore and Junior undergraduate students interested in a career in foreign…
Find out more »Department of State Foreign Service Careers and Placement Test
Learn how to best prepare for the Foreign Service Officer Test and more about career paths with the Department of State from the Diplomat in Residence Richard Jaworski. Plan your approach to the FSOT with time to register before the next test date. Find out more about the test and application process: https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/test-process
Find out more »October 2016
Critical Language Scholarship Info Session
Come learn about the Critical Language Scholarship. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, this scholarship provides fully funded intensive language study during the summer to a diverse group of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, from a wide variety of fields of study, backgrounds and career…
Find out more »Certificate in International Development Info Session
Come learn about a graduate-level certificate that will highlight your international development experience and interests! The certificate in international development is available to all graduate students (masters or doctoral) currently enrolled at UNC. The certificate is issued to students upon meeting all requirements and is noted on their official transcript. The goals of this certificate are for students to: Step outside of the U.S. perspective when focusing on development; research and coursework must therefore have significant international content; Foster interdisciplinary…
Find out more »November 2016
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship Info Session
The Area Studies Centers are hosting this FLAS fellowships information session. Come learn more about this funding opportunity to support the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. The FLAS fellowship provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. Learn more here.
Find out more »February 2017
Information Session: Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Join us to learn more details about the Fulbright-Hays DDRA deadlines, application process, and the peer-review workshop.This award is designed to fund dissertation research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six- to 12-months. ***All Ph.D. candidates planning to apply are strongly encouraged to attend this session.
Find out more »September 2017
Fulbright U.S. Student Program & Peace Corps Info Session (Undergraduates)
Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program and Peace Corps. This information session is geared towards graduating seniors, but all are welcome to attend.
Find out more »December 2017
Dept. of State Funding Opportunities: Info Session
Join CGI, UNC's Diplomat-in-Residence and the Office of Distinguished Scholarships for an information session on government-funded opportunities, several of which are designed for students interested in international affairs and the foreign service. Some awards that will be covered during this session include the following: Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship: Provides incoming graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically…
Find out more »January 2018
Global Project Showcase
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: A new date will be posted as soon as possible. LOCATION: FedEX Global Education Center, room 3009 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Dinner will be provided. To let us know your coming and easily…
Find out more »Info Session: Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award
Join CGI staff members for an information session about the Pre-Dissertation Exploration Award! These awards help get Ph.D. candidates into the field to do preliminary explorations of potential research materials/sites in preparation for writing a dissertation proposal. (These awards will not fund dissertation field research.) Let us know you're coming, and share this event with others via our Facebook event page!
Find out more »Info Session: REACH Fellowship
Join CGI staff members for an information session about the Jame Peacock REACH Fellowship! We will award two funded fellowships in 2018--one summer fellowship and one academic year fellowship. Both fellowships seek to provide a robust, funded professionalization opportunity for Ph.D. students who are interested in diversifying their graduate portfolio by exploring alternative academic (alt-ac) careers. Let us know you’re coming, and share this event with others via our Facebook event page!
Find out more »February 2018
Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: FedEx Global Education Center, rm 3009 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Dinner will be provided. To let us know your coming and easily share this event with friends, check out our Facebook event page!
Find out more »September 2018
Fulbright Information Session
Interested in researching or teaching abroad after graduation? Join us to learn more about the Fulbright U.S Student Program! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program allows graduating seniors, master’s students, doctoral candidates, and recent graduates to self-design a research/study project, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in one of more than 140 countries. Don't wait til the info session to learn about the application process. Start exploring programs and look through next steps today!
Find out more »You can also find more global events at UNC Global and the campus-wide UNC events calendar.