Dear Colleagues,

As we continue to develop strategies for diversifying our international research partnerships, we are focusing on areas where funding and federal support/partnerships are in place, as well as those where faculty currently have established collaborations. From last week's meetings between Canada and Mexico, Canada's tri-agencieshttps://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&channel=entpr&cs=1&sca_esv=d3afabf8eb9d2f2d&sxsrf=AE3TifPr5I0xUDRPZRhkxatL0-kM3YqXbw:1758732561164&q=Canada%27s+tri-agencies&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXwZus7fGPAxXVDDQIHdcWOa4QxccNegQIAxAB have proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for research collaboration between Canada's NSERC and SSHRChttps://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&channel=entpr&cs=1&sca_esv=d3afabf8eb9d2f2d&sxsrf=AE3TifPr5I0xUDRPZRhkxatL0-kM3YqXbw:1758732561164&q=Canada%27s+NSERC+and+SSHRC&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXwZus7fGPAxXVDDQIHdcWOa4QxccNegQIAxAC and Mexico's National Council for Science and Technologyhttps://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&channel=entpr&cs=1&sca_esv=d3afabf8eb9d2f2d&sxsrf=AE3TifPr5I0xUDRPZRhkxatL0-kM3YqXbw:1758732561164&q=National+Council+for+Science+and+Technology&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXwZus7fGPAxXVDDQIHdcWOa4QxccNegQIAxAD. We expect this MOU to be signed by March 31, 2026.

To position ourselves for enhancing international collaboration, I would like to share the following opportunity with you.

Program name: Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program

Funding organization: Government of Canada

Target audiences: Canadian postsecondary institutions and full-time professors

Funding: $7,000 maximum

Duration: 3 to 8 weeks

Activities: Teach and/or conduct research in eligible countries (including Mexico)

Inclusions: airfare, living expenses, health insurance, visa or work permit fees and other eligible expenses

Deadline: November 18th, 2025

Canadian postsecondary institutions must apply on behalf of eligible candidates by completing and submitting the online application form. Priority may be given to first-time candidates, institutions developing new partnerships, and institutions with limited previous experience in international collaborations.

If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, please review the information available at: Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Programhttps://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap_faculty-pfla_professeurs.aspx?lang=eng&utm_source=community-hub&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=fmpbp-2026-27&utm_campaign=gac-amc-organic-scholarships-26-27_925_en. Applications are submitted by the institution. To express your interest, please reply directly to this email. ​ Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program - EduCanadahttps://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap_faculty-pfla_professeurs.aspx?lang=eng&utm_source=community-hub&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=fmpbp-2026-27&utm_campaign=gac-amc-organic-scholarships-26-27_925_en The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program provides Canadian professors with opportunities to create or expand partnerships with Latin American and Caribbean institutions through short-term teaching and/or research activities at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. www.educanada.cahttp://www.educanada.ca ​ Best wishes, Dena