Are you ready to connect your classroom with the world? MSU’s Center for Global Learning and Innovation, Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), and African Studies Center (ASC) invite faculty from any discipline to apply for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Faculty Fellows Program-Africa (Cohort 3)!
🌍 What is COIL?
An innovative teaching method that brings together faculty and students from different countries for shared, virtual, intercultural learning experiences.
✨ Tracks Available:
✅ Track 1: Bilateral COIL — 1 MSU + 1 African faculty | US$1,500/team
✅ Track 2: Trilateral COIL — 1 MSU + 1 African + 1 HBCU faculty | US$3,000/team
📚 Requirements:
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No prior COIL experience needed!
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Must have an existing course in 2026 to integrate COIL.
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Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026 options.
🎓 Benefits:
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Stipend per faculty member
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5-week COIL training (Oct 6–Nov 7, 2025)
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Join a vibrant fellows’ community of practice
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Present your project idea at the COIL Symposium
📅 Deadlines:
🔗 Individual Interest Form: Aug 10, 2025 —https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pQV8tBI70klX9k
🔗 Team Application Form: Sept 7, 2025 — https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dxi1097iTi5gd8
💡 Bring your students a global experience, grow your network, and help shape the future of intercultural learning in Africa!
👉 Questions? Reach out to Marilyn Amey (amey@msu.edu)
Apply now — let’s COIL Africa together! 🌐✨ #COIL #GlobalLearning #AAP #MSU #FacultyOpportunity #InternationalEducation