Call for Proposals

Creating sustainable partnerships through an equitable internationalization is the theme of the FAUBAI 2015 Conference in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, in the heart of Brazilian Pantanal. The conference will have hundreds of participants and will feature sessions, workshops; and several networking opportunities.
The 2015 Conference Committee is seeking proposals that reflect the best thinking in the field, informed by research, best practices, models, discussions of public and institutional policies.


Submission closed

The Committee invites proposals that:

  • Stimulate and provoke discussion and audience engagement
  • Deliver best practices using approaches for different types of learners
  • Present evidence based on or supported by research
  • Target new, mid-career, and seasoned professionals
  • Use multimedia approaches, including video, audio, etc.

Highlighted topics may include themes that are relevant for the general theme of the conference, including but not limited to:

  • Internationalization at Home
  • Internationalization of Research
  • Internationalization of the Curriculum
  • Rankings
  • Interculturality
  • Language policies
  • Sustainable cooperation
  • Double degrees
  • Science Without Borders

The Committee will select the best submissions in different relevant themes to stimulate discussion of relevant topics. The program will result in a diverse array of presenters and perspectives, including different nationalities, different levels of experience, and a variety of institutional and organizational types. Proposals with presenters from a single institution or multiple institutions will be considered equally.

The official language of the Conference is English. Simultaneous translation to/from Portuguese will be available at the Plenary Sessions. Contributions in Portuguese or in Spanish will be considered equally. We will try to organize at least one Parallel Session in Portuguese/Spanish at all times.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Cuiabá.