Run a FLEAP Program
The Education Abroad office supports UCR faculty and departments in developing faculty-led summer programs in other states or countries. We aim to collaborate with you and assist in every step as you plan and coordinate a high-impact experiential program. Read more about our summer programs on Inside UCR!
This webpage covers a timeline from idea to departure, and contact information, funding, and frequently asked questions about teaching a summer Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program (FLEAP). FLEAPs are programs:
- Designed and led by UCR faculty from any academic department
- Runs in the summer term
- Hosted for 2-5 weeks, typically in another country
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students at UCR and other universities
- Often include 8 units of summer courses; non-credit, fieldwork, and research possible
What are the benefits of running a FLEAP?
Are you interested in leading a FLEAP?
Please complete our Interest Form
Deadline to submit a Summer 2026 FLEAP interest form:
Deadline: January 3, 2025
How to Get Started as FLEAP Faculty
UCR faculty should take the first step at least 20 months before a program departs. We need this much time to prepare itineraries with third-party providers, finalize budgets, sign the required paperwork, and recruit a minimum of 12 students who pay deposits. Info Sessions are scheduled if you'd like to learn more or ask questions in person.
Timeline
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A committee will review your proposal after submission. Then, the Education Abroad office will announce the approved proposals.
In some cases, there is a revise and resubmit process.
For Approved FLEAP Programs:
Questions?
Please schedule a meeting with Sonja Lind, the Assistant Director of Education Abroad, or email sonja.lind@ucr.edu.
Or email Professor Robert McKee, the Campus Faculty Director of Education Abroad, at robert.mckee@ucr.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about UCR Faculty-led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAP)
- Why do students prefer FLEAPs?
- How many courses will I teach?
- Which courses should I teach?
- Does my chair have to approve these courses?
- Who will I work with?
- Will I get a teaching assistant to help out?
- How many students need to enroll to run a program?
- What if my program has fewer than 12 students?
- How am I compensated?
- What costs does the program cover?
- How do I choose the location?
- Who can help me with questions about my proposal?