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Building Competitive Advantage for Maryland and the United States

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the University of Maryland is designed to be a national resource center for teaching, research and outreach in international business and related fields. The Smith CIBER was established on July 1, 2006 with a $1.42 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education and 100% matching funds from the Smith School and University of Maryland.

The overarching purpose of the CIBER Program is to enhance the international competitiveness of American business. The specific initiatives being (and to be) undertaken by the Smith CIBER deal with critical competitive issues of national, regional and local significance - all with the singular aim of strengthening the international competitiveness of United States business.

By integrating the Smith School's and University of Maryland's extensive international resources with those of the National Capital Area institutions and organizations, and utilizing cutting-edge technology and partnerships, Smith CIBER aims to serve all our key constituencies - students, faculty, business and government, and higher education - and thus help achieve the CIBER mission. [ MORE ]

News

Strategies for Teaching International Negotiation
Faculty Development Workshop
The George Washington University, June 2-6, 2009 .

Succeeding in Emerging and Developing Markets
Understanding How Institutions Impact Firms and Managers
The George Washington University FDIB 2009.

CIBER Research Awards

Three awards ($4,000 each) will be made to faculty for internationally-focused research. The funds may be used for any research-related purpose, including travel, data or equipment purchase, summer salary support, etc.

www.wtci.org
Upcoming WTCI Events.

Cities of 2100
New article by CIBER advisory board member Janamitra Devan.

Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals
for 2010-2011 is Now Open


The Fulbright Scholar Program, sponsored by the United States Department of State, has announced its annual awards competition for faculty/staff to teach, conduct research, and participate in other programs abroad. Past grantees have been drawn from across the arts and sciences disciplines as well as business and journalism. Applications for the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Program for 2010-2011 are due August 1, 2009.

For a full, detailed listing of all the Fulbright programs and awards, other eligibility requirements, and an application, visit the Web site at www.cies.org, or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org.

Web site: http://www.international.umd.edu/oip/5470.