International Scholarly Communities in Fulbright Programs

Authors

  • Elizabeth M. Pope University of West Georgia Author
  • Kathleen P. deMarrais The University of Georgia Author
  • Anne G. Cagney Waterford Institute of Technology Author
  • Nancy Daley Moore Truman State University Author

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Abstract

Higher education institutions increasingly encourage and support interdisciplinary collaborations with the aim of high-
impact research productivity. The Fulbright Scholars Program provides faculty with opportunities to form partnerships with
colleagues internationally, yet little is known about the impact of the Fulbright experience on international collaborations. This
qualitative case study sought to examine the perspectives of Fulbright awardees with a focus on understanding the development of scholarly partnerships and research collaborations. The researchers interviewed five Fulbright alumni from a research
institution in the southeastern U.S. whose time abroad ranged from six weeks to one year. Findings not only enhance current understandings of the influence of international research partnerships on a scholar’s research and teaching agendas, but also provide contextualized understandings of Fulbright’s role in facilitating the creation and development of these partnerships.

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Published

2024-05-09