The Purdue University Global Issues Fund (GIF) was created to promote and support activities that increase international understanding and economic enterprise for businesses in Indiana.  Funding for the program is provided by the United States Department of Education and the Purdue University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). 

Eligibility
Businesses, resource organizations and academic institutions are invited to apply for the GIF award.  Individuals are not eligible. Discussions, seminars or workshops should provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas about international business and the economics of exporting products and services. 

Award
Awards will range from $500 to $1,200.  The funding will cover a portion of the costs associated with one or more speakers for programs that increase the global competitiveness of enterprises.  Please note that these grants cannot cover charges for food or beverages. 

Procedures
A complete application consists of two steps:

1.    Complete the application form and send it to jaulby@purdue.edu.

2.    Mail, fax, or e-mail the following additional application materials:

        Judy Aulby
        CIBER
        1310 Krannert Building - Room 525
        West Lafayette, IN 47907-1310
        Fax: 765/494-9658
        E-Mail: jaulby@purdue.edu

       A. Descriptive narrative with the following information: 
            1) The mission and brief history of the sponsoring organization(s),  
            2) A statement outlining the relevance of the proposed program to GIF's mission 
                of helping Indiana businesses become more globally competitive
            3) Description of the target audience 
            4) Details of the date and location of event
            5) Brief biographical information about the speaker(s).  

       B. An itemized budget containing the following information: 
            1) All program costs  
            2) All revenue sources, including participant fees

       C. List of steering committee members and their affiliations

Please note that award recipients are obligated to submit a summary of participant evaluations after their event. 

For more information or questions about the Global Issues Fund, please contact
Greg Cutchin
Krannert School of Management
Krannert Building
403 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056
Tel: 765/494-4467
Fax: 765/494-9658
Email: cutchin@mgmt.purdue.edu
http://www.mgmt.purdue.edu/centers/ciber