IARU Global Summer Program 2011

The Global Summer Program (GSP) is an exciting learning experience that connects university students with outstanding peers from around the world.

Now in its fourth cycle, GSP 2011 will feature 19 courses from all our ten IARU partners. Participants will gain new perspectives, often leading to research in a specific field and most go on to do their graduate studies, perhaps at a partner IARU institution. Through a mix of lectures, tutorials, peer interaction as well as field trips, participants become a part of a great association of students and faculty, leveraging on what the Alliance of universities can offer.

Classes are rigorous and intense as they are designed for the best students from IARU institutions, who will come together to explore and discuss challenges of the 21 Century that most often require multi-disciplinary approaches. These courses are in line with IARU's commitment to grooming future leaders of nations and industries.

Find out more about GSP and IARU from these webpages. Interested participants can also contact the GSP coordinators or IARU Secretariat for further details, or visit the Official GSP Facebook page to interact with peers. IARU students will also be interested to learn more about the IARU Global Internship Program where they can pick up research or work skills at a partner university.

The Global Summer Program is a flagship initiative of the International Alliance of Research Universities. Courses and the progress of the GSP are audited by the Presidents and Senior Officers annually. GSP coordinators also meet annually to discuss the GSP strategically as well as ensure the smooth coordination of a program run by many partners. As the GSP continues to grow, the Program will see more linkages with existing IARU Research Initiatives (e.g. IARU Security Group and Ageing, Longevity & Health) and faculty exchanges to co-teach various GSP courses.