2026 CSUIP International Faculty Seminar

CSUIP is accepting applications to participate in a faculty seminar in Ensenada, Mexico. The seminar will be held from June 22-26 in partnership with the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) and Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS).  The topic for the seminar is : Two Regions one Future: Exploring the California-Mexico scientific, economic and cultural ties.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION

Faculty members from all CSU campuses and all disciplines are encouraged to participate. Applicants must hold a full-time tenured or tenure track appointment at a CSU campus. Faculty members who will be participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) on or before July 1, 2025 are not eligible for selection. Applicants are only allowed to participate in a CSUIP faculty seminar once every five years.

When describing their involvement in international programs, applicants must make a clear distinction between CSUIP and private or faculty-led study abroad programs.
 
Selection of CSU participants will be the responsibility of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the ACIP. Approximately 20 faculty members will be selected to participate. The Committee will seek a broad distribution of disciplines and participation from across campuses. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
The application deadline is March 1, 2026. The Seminar Selection Committee will meet during February and selection decisions will be announced by April 1, 2026.

APPLICATION: 2026 CSUIP Faculty Seminar Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST

INSTRUCTIONS: Please have the information and documents listed below readily available before starting the application.

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
     
  2. If you apply to be a presenter, prepare a presentation abstract (maximum 300 words).
     
  3. Approval letter from the Dean of your College.
     
  4. Letter of support from a chair addressing two or more of the following:
    1. Possible connections of your research or creative activities to the seminar theme.
    2. Your effectiveness in disseminating previous professional development activities on your campus.
    3. Your demonstrated commitment to the system-wide CSU International Programs.
    4. Sources of campus funding or support for your participation in the seminar
       
  5. Statement Intent: 300-word statement addressing each of the following:
    1. How will the seminar contribute to your teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and/or service?
    2. Describe your recent involvement in international programs (e.g., faculty-led programs, exchange programs, study abroad).
    3. Provide a concrete plan as to how you will promote CSUIP upon your return.

FURTHER DETAILS: Faculty Seminar Handout 2026 Mexico.pdf

If you have any questions, please reach out to Executive Director Dr. Jaishankar Raman at jraman@calstate.edu.