Rice Global India Faculty Impact Multiplier

Objective: To grow Rice University’s brand recognition and build student pipelines. To broaden and deepen Rice Faculty research presence in India.
Resources: Staff coordination for RGI initiated activities, and in-country travel funding for strategic collaboration meetings.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis at least one month prior to travel.
Eligibility: Full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty members at Rice.

Rice Global India will work with faculty already traveling to India to add additional meetings, info sessions, seminars and other networking events to their itinerary to multiply the impact of their presence.

Visiting Rice faculty will be asked to share insights into the university’s research, academic opportunities, and graduate outcomes. These interactions not only showcase Rice’s commitment to addressing global challenges but also provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how Rice’s programs can prepare them for leadership roles in their fields. By creating opportunities for dialogue and mentorship, the program inspires students to consider Rice as their destination for advanced education. This initiative not only enhances collaboration with India’s academic institutions but also establishes a strong pipeline of motivated and skilled candidates for Rice graduate programs.

Rice Global India will support additional in-country travel to seek out and build new research collaboration opportunities.

The program also provides support to faculty by facilitating connections with relevant institutions, industry, and partners.

• For successful outcomes, RGI will need the following information and completed application at least one month in advance of faculty travel to India:
  • Dates of travel and availability for engagements
  • Cities faculty will be traveling to
• Costs associated with RGI programming are covered and organized by RGI.
• In-country, short term travel funding for seeking out new partnerships:
  • RGI will fund additional 2-5 days of in country travel, including per diem and all travel arrangements
  • Itinerary and budget to be developed in partnership with RGI

• Faculty should have a trip to India planned with flexibility before, during, or after planned trip for additional university activities.

• Staff based in India to aid with program support.
• Travel funding for in-country travel in India for additional university activities.
• NO funding for travel to and from India.

Proposals will be reviewed, and award decisions communicated within two weeks of submission.

For additional information, including selection criteria, eligible costs, and submission instructions, please download the guidelines document linked below.

• RGI Faculty Impact Multiplier Guidelines
• ONLINE APPLICATION

For any questions about the RGI Faculty Impact Multiplier Program or the application submission process, please email global@rice.edu.