We’re excited that you’re interested in running a faculty-led program! The Education Abroad Office works with faculty across the university to develop programs and provide administrative and logistical support. To ensure study abroad accessibility for all UAB students, our goal is to have every school and major represented in our faculty-led program offerings.
Interested in learning more before starting your proposal? Consider applying for the Education Abroad Faculty Fellows program or enrolling in our Faculty-Led Programming 101 Canvas resource course. Both options provide interested faculty with additional information and guidance on proposing and leading a short-term study abroad program.
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Ready to Apply
- Reference the Faculty Handbook
- Contact the Education Abroad Associate Director and Faculty-Led Program Coordinator to present your initial proposal.
- Receive a base proposal from the Education Abroad Office to formulate your official proposal
After Discussing Initial Proposal
- Submit a complete proposal packet. Proposals for Spring Break or Summer programs are due May 1 of the prior year, and proposals for Fall Break programs are due December 1 of the prior year i.e., proposals for Summer 2027 programs are due May 1, 2026).
Programs in Restricted Regions
Certain areas are subject to the UAB High-Risk Destination procedure. If you are considering a program proposal with travel to a region with a Level 3 or higher US State Department Travel Alert or CDC Health Alert, please review this procedure prior to submitting your proposal.