2013-2014 Whitaker International Program

Posted: September 24, 2012

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2013-2014 Whitaker International Program, which provides funding for biomedical engineers/bioengineers to conduct a field-relevant activity abroad. Full details can be found at www.whitaker.org .

The application deadlines are as follows:

· Fellows and Scholars Program deadline: January 21, 2013

· Summer Program deadline: February 4, 2013

· Undergraduate Spring 2013 Term deadline: October 8, 2012

Fellow and Scholar Overview

The Whitaker International Program is a competitive grant that sends emerging leaders in biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to increase international collaboration in the field. Whitaker International Program grants are awarded based on an activity/project proposal that is relevant to biomedical engineering and hopes to offer at least 50 Fellow and Scholar grants annually. In the last competition cycle, more than 70 grants were awarded.

New Programs

The Whitaker International Program has two additional grants available:

· Summer Grants – For currently enrolled Master’s or PhD students, or recent Master’s recipients. Summer awards are for 8 weeks including a fixed fellowship award and a monthly stipend, along with additional benefits. Up to 20 awards will be available for summer 2013.

· Undergraduate Grants – For currently enrolled Undergraduate Students with a study abroad program approved by their home university related to Biomedical Engineering. Up to 15 awards will be available for the spring 2013 term.

Website & Online Application

The online application is now open. The website listed above has all the information pertaining to the program, including eligibility requirements, potential host institutions, and former grantee profiles.

If you are interested in applying and would like help with your application, please contact Dr. Kershner. To make an appointment, please call: 513-4078.