Institute of International Education (IIE)

Institute of International Education (IIE) We help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. WHO PARTICIPATES IN IIE PROGRAMS? U.S.

IIE implements more than 200 international exchange programs benefiting over 30,000 men and women from 185 countries. Foremost is the world-renowned Fulbright Program, which IIE has administered on behalf of the U.S. Department of State since the program’s inception in 1946. The Institute also serves corporations, foundations, and government agencies worldwide, making available testing and advisin

g services, scholarships, information on opportunities for international study, emergency assistance to students and scholars, and the IIENetwork membership program that links colleges and universities around the globe. Programs and Services:

• FELLOWSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP MANAGEMENT. International exchange of students, scholars, and professionals in the U.S. and abroad.

• HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Programs in faculty exchange, curriculum development, institutional planning, research and capacity building for colleges, universities, and institutions of higher learning globally.

• EMERGENCY STUDENT AND SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE. Support and safe haven to scholars threatened as a result of their academic work. Assistance to students and scholars who face emergency situations, such as natural disasters.

• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT /GLOBALTALENT SEARCH. Workshops, seminars, and study tours to develop leadership skills among students, teachers, professionals, and policy makers throughout the world. The 20,000 men and women annually from over 175 countries who participate in programs are:

11% Undergraduates
33% Graduate Students
31% Professionals
4% Secondary School Teachers
10% University Faculty
11% Technical Trainees

WHO ARE IIE SPONSORS? IIE implements programs for governments, foundations, corporations, individuals, and multilateral institutions worldwide. IIE sponsors include the following:

Alcoa Foundation
Chevron Corporation
The Dragon Foundation
Educational Testing Service
ExxonMobil Corporation
Ford Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
GE Foundation
Governments of: Chile, China, Denmark, India, Libya
Susan B. Komen for the Cure
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Ministries of Higher Education: Bahrain, Brazil, Indonesia
National Science Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Pepsico
Rockefeller Foundation
The Starr Foundation
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. Agency for International Development
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Education

IIE President and CEO Jason Czyz and Sylvia Jons, Director of the IIE Center for International Partnerships, visited the...
05/07/2026

IIE President and CEO Jason Czyz and Sylvia Jons, Director of the IIE Center for International Partnerships, visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, April 28–29, for an engaging discussion on IIE’s history and programs.

The university is a longtime member of the IIENetwork, a leading Fulbright-producing institution, an IIE Global E3 member, and host for fellows.

We are incredibly grateful for UIUC's partnerships and collaborations throughout the years, and we look forward to continuing to advance the field of together.

We are thrilled to announce that IIE’s Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3) has been named a finalist for t...
05/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that IIE’s Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3) has been named a finalist for the PIEoneer Awards 2026 in the Membership Organization of the Year category!

Since 1995, IIE Global E3 has expanded study abroad opportunities for engineering students. Now spanning nearly 70 institutions across 26 countries, it advances global engineering thought leadership and international education through exchange and collaboration, celebrating 30 years of global impact in 2025.

Last month, we held the IIE IAPP Intensive Partnership Strategy Workshop in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok...
05/06/2026

Last month, we held the IIE IAPP Intensive Partnership Strategy Workshop in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok as part of the International Academic Partnership Program in Thailand (IAPP Thailand).

Sylvia S. Jons, MBA, director of the IIE Center for International Partnerships, was joined by experts Susan Buck Sutton, Tim Barnes, and Stacy L. Burger to deliver a two-day workshop to over 100 representatives from Thai higher education institutions, focused on building institutional international partnership strategies amid changing landscapes, goals, and institutional priorities.

The workshop concluded the 2025 IAPP Thailand program, a comprehensive 10-month initiative focused on deepening academic partnerships between the United States and Thailand. The program included study tours, guided strategic planning, mentorship, webinars, and seed grant opportunities.

We are deeply grateful to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok for its support and to all participants. We look forward to the next program.

Apply for the Ocean Futures Fellowship by May 3! https://bit.ly/4sTyrK0This fellowship supports professional development...
05/01/2026

Apply for the Ocean Futures Fellowship by May 3! https://bit.ly/4sTyrK0

This fellowship supports professional development at the intersection of science and emerging media by connecting Fellows with collaborative, real-world educational projects, monthly mentorship, and leadership development workshops.

Applications are open through May 3rd, 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time.

📢 Hot off the press: Spring 2026 issue In a world increasingly defined by interconnectedness, international exchange h...
04/30/2026

📢 Hot off the press: Spring 2026 issue

In a world increasingly defined by interconnectedness, international exchange has become more robust, serving a wide range of stakeholders.

In the newest issue of IIENetworker, Designed to Connect: Global Pathways for International Education, we explore the breadth of intentional exchange models that extend beyond traditional programs.

Grab your copy now! https://bit.ly/4cXsa9k

We look forward to joining colleagues at the 2026 NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida to network and explore way...
04/29/2026

We look forward to joining colleagues at the 2026 NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida to network and explore ways to help advance your organization’s international education goals.

If you are attending, visit our booth #1340, join our expert panels, and connect with our team members to gain the latest insights from the field.

Find full details of our presence at the conference: https://bit.ly/3QGYy8L

The future of educational exchange will not be shaped by student interest alone. Targeted investment, evidence‑based s...
04/28/2026

The future of educational exchange will not be shaped by student interest alone.

Targeted investment, evidence‑based strategy, and international partnerships are what will expand access and align mobility with national workforce and diplomatic goals.

Learn more about how you can work with us: https://bit.ly/4qXc5ph

Complete the 2026 Open Doors International Student Census Survey by Tuesday, April 28, 2026! https://bit.ly/3PYRYKk The...
04/27/2026

Complete the 2026 Open Doors International Student Census Survey by Tuesday, April 28, 2026! https://bit.ly/3PYRYKk

The compilation of data published in Open Doors is only possible with the assistance of other higher education professionals at institutions throughout the United States who provide their data for aggregate reporting in Open Doors.

For questions about these surveys, please contact us at [email protected].

Submit a nomination for the 2026 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education: https://bit.ly/4b...
04/24/2026

Submit a nomination for the 2026 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education: https://bit.ly/4bgGNDP

The awards recognize and showcase innovative, successful models for developing and expanding international education opportunities in practice today.

IIENetwork member institutions and organizations may submit one nomination in one award category by June 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

▪️ Category 1: Expanding Participation in International Education

▪️ Category 2: Student Mobility & Exchange

▪️ Category 3: Strategic Partnerships

▪️ Category 4: Global Career Readiness

Educational exchange produces significant diplomatic dividends, including economic growth and workforce development. Th...
04/23/2026

Educational exchange produces significant diplomatic dividends, including economic growth and workforce development.

This brief by IIE Research, Evaluation, and Learning's Julie Baer and CSIS Americas Program's Juliana Rubio and Eitan Casaverde examines how these educational ties lead to shared understanding and collaboration that can help pursue national interests, such as economic growth and workforce development, or address shared challenges, such as border security.

Link in bio to read the full analysis!

: The future of our oceans depends on more than scientific discovery alone. It will take scientists, entrepreneurs, edu...
04/22/2026

: The future of our oceans depends on more than scientific discovery alone.

It will take scientists, entrepreneurs, educators and storytellers who can translate science into shared understanding, connect knowledge to action, and build lasting stewardship across disciplines, cultures, and communities.

The Ocean Futures Fellowship was created to meet that need.

Sponsored by OceanX and administered by IIE, the Ocean Futures Fellowship is designed to expand ocean literacy and empower the next generation of ocean innovators.

Through training, educational projects, professional development and mentorship during a six-month, full-time program, fellows gain advanced skills, hands-on experience, and access to OceanX’s international network.

Together, these opportunities support career growth while supporting ocean literacy and leadership worldwide. Learn more about current fellows and OceanX: https://bit.ly/3QpqON4

Applications for the next cohort are open through May 3. Link below

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