The University of Montana continues to pay the full salary and fringe benefits of the exchange fellow for the duration of the program - up to a maximum of one academic year. The length of the exchange as well as the costs associated with housing and living expenses vary with each institution and are negotiated as part of the nomination package following the application. Although the cost of travel is not provided for faculty or family unless otherwise indicated for a specific program, exchange fellows often are successful in securing travel support. Shipping expenses are the responsibility of the fellow. Specific descriptions of each exchange institution can be found in the Office of International Programs library.
All exchange programs are interdisciplinary in design.
Preference is given to those who have taught at The University of Montana for at least three years and to those who have not been on extended overseas assignments for the past three years. All programs share the common feature of being based on the principle of mutual benefit and reciprocity. Each participating institution retains the right to nominate the individual faculty member who will represent it abroad. Procedure Applicants should submit a proposal that describes their interest in the exchange program, the specific nature of their proposed contribution to the host university, and the expected benefits of participation in terms of their own UM faculty professional development and the contribution they will make to The University of Montana academic community upon their return. In addition, applicants should provide a current curriculum vita and two letters of recommendation.