Our Mission
Our mission is to forge and strengthen enduring and strategic university partners across higher education institutions, government entities, and industries worldwide. Working in collaboration with our faculty and campus units, we aim to create and implement innovative initiatives that foster global learning, advance research endeavors, and facilitate impactful service opportunities.
Values
Innovation: Driving progress with creative solutions.
Collaboration: Bridging internal and external partnerships for unified success.
‘Glocal’ impact: Linking global work with local economic development.
Global Partnership Services
We assist faculty and campus units to strategize, outreach, and support agreements to create and track global partnerships, managing a global activity database and connecting UT with worldwide partners.
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Steps to Create a Partnership |
Global Research Support
We assist faculty in their global research endeavors by providing pre- and post-award support and through a comprehensive vetting process, ensuring security, integrity and success in global research collaborations.
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Explore Research Support |
Program Innovation & Management
We provide strategic consulting and support to academic units in developing and executing innovative programs that enhance global learning, promote research excellence, and expand service opportunities on a global scale.
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Discover Innovative Programs |
CONTACT US
Melrose Hall
1620 Melrose Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996
utk_grip@utk.edu