October 11, 2023

Are you collaborating on a capacity-building project? Or working with a university in a low- or middle-income country? Consider introducing your project to Academics Without Borders (AWB).

Academics Without Borders is a non-profit organization that engages in capacity-building projects in partnership with higher education institutions in developing countries. The aim is to help universities train their own experts and conduct research to assist their own country's development. AWB fulfills its mission by providing volunteer expertise in a range of academic disciplines and administrative functions, depending on the needs of the institution.

Academic and professional staff from AWB’s Network of Canadian universities and colleges contribute their time and expertise to short- and long-term projects that foster the skills and knowledge needed. AWB encourages them to submit project ideas for implementation. Projects can include any area in which universities are active: such as teaching, research and administrative operations, in any discipline. Proposals must align with AWB's mission and operating principles, and take place in countries where AWB works. For environmental reasons, AWB is prioritizing project formats that are entirely or partially virtual. Proposals should maximize work that can be done remotely in preparation for onsite visits.

AWB partners in the developing world identify the areas for assistance, and they take the lead in project design and roll out. AWB and UBC provide the expert volunteers for projects. 

AWB call for project proposals
Deadline: Nov. 10, 2023
Read more about the call for project proposals
To discuss a proposal, email Academics Without Borders Associate Executive Director Corrie Young: cyoung@awb-usf.org