The deadline for the CIBER Global Research/Curriculum Development Program – is April 1, 2009. CIBER awards up to a maximum of $7,500 for global research and curriculum development projects that further one or more of CIBER’s programmatic goals. For details, including CIBER’s programmatic goals, award criteria and how to complete and submit an application, please visit the CIBER Web site: http://www.bus.wisc.edu/ciber/facphd/grants.asp. Please contact CIBER Outreach Director Suzanne Dove sdove@bus.wisc.edu should you have any questions.

CIBER will fund two Wisconsin School of Business faculty to attend a workshop on “Strategies for Teaching International Negotiation,” to be held at George Washington University June 2-6, 2009. Taught by Steve Weiss, associate professor of policy and international business at the Schulich School of Business, York University, and an expert in the field of international negotiations, this workshop is designed to introduce and reinforce key concepts and methods for teaching international negotiation to a university-level audience. To view the agenda and other information from the last workshop, please visit: http://business.gwu.edu/CIBER/FDIB/FDIB/Program.html.

CIBER will cover the $1,350 registration fee for each participant, which includes tuition and all materials, lodging, and most meals. CIBER will also provide an additional $250 per participant to defray travel costs. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter stating your interest in the program and how its content would benefit your teaching and/or research to: Julie Lane at uwmadisonciber@bus.wisc.edu. Applications are due Monday, March 23, 2009. Please contact Suzanne Dove, CIBER outreach director, with any questions.

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