Business Language Research and Teaching Awards
To encourage faculty, lecturers, and graduate students in foreign language departments to add a business-language dimension to their research and teaching, the 16 Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs) have pledged a portion of their Title VI CIBER grant funding to support the Business Language Research and Teaching (BLRT) Awards. In 2025, two $4,000 and one $5,000 awards will be made to research or teaching projects in foreign languages (excluding ESL and ASL).
The 2025 BLRT recipients will present their research findings at the 2026 International Symposium on Language for Specific Purposes. Recipients will also receive a travel stipend of up to $1,000 to cover costs associated with presenting at this conference. Recipients are also requested to contribute a write-up on their research to the Global Business Language Journal.
All proposals should be submitted via a web portal by January 20, 2025.
Proposal Guidelines
Each of the following sections must be included in the proposal submission:
- Facts for applicant:
- Name
- Title
- Institutional Affiliation
- E-Mail Address
- Phone Number
- Address
- City, State, Zip Code
- Project Title
- Target Language
- Project Description (250-350 words)
- Proposed Timeline
- Proposed Detailed Budget
- Applicant CV
Note: Doctoral students must submit a letter of support from their advisor along with the proposal.