The University of Arkansas is the U.S. lead institution of a EU–US Consortium, with partners at Iowa State University and Kansas State University. The European partners are Ghent University, Belgium; Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria; and National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse, France. An important objective of the consortium is to facilitate graduate and senior transatlantic study in the area of biomaterial production and utilization. The program funds up to $5,000 for participating students. Student enroll at the University of Arkansas and have their tuition waived at the EU institution. Students interested in studying at EU partner institutions should contact Dr. Andy Proctor (aproctor@uark.edu) regarding making application.
There are two types of programs available for seniors and graduate students. One provides opportunities to study at one of the EU partner institutions for one semester by completing coursework and/or research. The second are two-week intensive study programs consisting of lectures and field trips with a final exam.
..Semester Academic Exchange Program
• Integral Valorization of Bio-Production (2008-2012)
This very recently funded EU-US program is supported by the U.S. Department of Education FIPSE program. This builds on the success of the Renewable Resources and Clean Technology program and broadens the field of study to food as non-food agricultural materials and applications.
Deadlines for U.S. Students
• Applications are due October 1 for the following spring semester.
• Applications are due March 1 for the following summer semester.
• Applications are due April 1 for the following fall semester.
You will need a visa to participate in this program and should contact the UA Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange to assist you with this and other details after your application to the program has been accepted. (See application deadlines above.)
Application Procedures for UA Students
..Two-week Summer Intensive Exchange Programs:
• Biomaterials, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa: Jun 3–June 16, 2009
A limited number of places will be available for University of Arkansas students. The fundamentals of plant biology and chemistry will be reviewed followed by a discussion of bio-mass and the life cycle analysis and environmental impact of the bio-economy. Bio-fuels, thermo-chemisty and production of industrial chemicals from biomass will also be discussed. Lectures will be given primarily by Iowa State faculty. Tuition and housing costs are covered by Iowa State University.
• Sustainable Utilization of Renewable Resources , Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria: June 28–July 10, 2009
A few places for University of Arkansas students will be available to attend this multidisciplinary course with other students from across Europe and the United States. Lectures will be given by a large number of EU and U.S. professors experienced in various disciplines relating to biomass and biomaterials. Tuition and housing cost are covered by the EU portion of the consortium.
Deadline
• Applications are due May 1 for the following summer.
Application Procedures for UA Students