Teaching Abroad

Radford University is proud to offer multiple opportunities for teaching abroad to faculty who wish to explore opportunities for providing education in other countries. If you’re interested in learning more about partner opportunities for teaching internationally, please reach out to Dr. Ismael J. Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.

Faculty-led Programs

The McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement (MCGEE) invites study abroad faculty-led proposals for the 2025-26 academic year. A faculty-led program is a great opportunity to lead a group of students in experience abroad to gain international experience, enhance their academic knowledge, and develop cross-cultural understanding.

A few quick highlights:

• Opportunities are open to faculty from any academic department.
• Programs vary in length typically ranging from a few weeks to a month. 
• All expenses for the faculty leader are included in the student cost, and thus, do not affect an academic department’s budget.
• The MCGEE will collaborate with the faculty leader on securing all logistics and permits needed, if any.
• Students are eligible for scholarships available though the MCGEE.

For more information, please contact Ms. Zoe Thornhill, Education Abroad Coordinator, at zthornhill1@radford.edu.  

Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program was established by Congress in 1946 with an ambitious goal — to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.   

For more than 75 years, Fulbright alumni have made an impact in areas like public service, science and technology, public health, arts, education and the environment. They have taught in local schools, led nations, made groundbreaking discoveries, and advanced nearly every discipline and field in academic institutions around the world. 

Today, the Fulbright Program awards approximately 8,000 merit-based grants every year to accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds and fields. 

Fulbright Scholars -- college and university faculty, administrators, and researchers, as well as artists and professionals -- build their skills and connections, gain valuable international insights, and return home to share their experiences with their students and colleagues.  Scholars come from and go to all institution types and geographic regions across the United States and around the world. 

The Fulbright Scholar Program for academics and professionals awards more than 1,700 fellowships each year, enabling 800 U.S. Scholars to go abroad and 900 Visiting Scholars to come to the United States. As a Fulbright Scholar, you’ll make meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home, as well as in your chosen field. You’ll also advance your career by joining a network of accomplished alumni serving as leaders and educators across the globe.  

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Dr. Ismael Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.