IFFTI Exchange Initiative – Encouraging Global Exchange in Fashion Education and Research
The IFFTI Exchange Initiative is a dedicated program designed to stimulate short-term academic visits by faculty from IFFTI member institutions. These visits are aimed at collaborating, presenting or advising on specialized areas of fashion education and research, thus enabling a global exchange of ideas, practices, and knowledge.
This honorarium-based program facilitates travel both within regions and across continents. Depending upon the geography of the visit, we award grants of US$1,500 for intra-continental and US$2,500 for inter-continental proposals. Applications are assessed by our selection Committee.Upto five selected candidates will be provided with the grant each year as part of the IFFTI Exchange Initiative.
Our Education Initiatives Subcommittee and Research Subcommittee firmly believe in the enriching potential of these visits. By fostering exchanges between and among our member institutions,we aim to inform and advance the research, pedagogical, and skills development work of individual members
To reciprocate the knowledge gained from these trips, we request successful applicants to share their experiences and learnings in the form of a written report or a short video. These will be subsequently shared on our website and during the IFFTI Annual Conference to inspire the wider community.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
- Please complete the application form provided below, ensuring you include a motivational letter. This letter should detail your intent for the exchange, along with outlining the specific topics or subjects you plan to focus on during the exchange.
- You are free to choose the institution you wish to visit. However, please note that multiple applications for the same destination will not be considered.
- You can apply for the IFFTI exchange grant once every three years. This allows ample opportunities for a variety of our members to benefit from this initiative.
TIMELINE 1
Application Submission Date: – 15th June 2024
Applicants Notified: – 15th July 2024
Travel: – 1st September 2024 – 28th February 2025
TIMELINE 2
Application Submission Date: – 15th December 2024
Applicants Notified: – 15th January 2025
Travel: – 1st March 2025 – 30th September 2025
Application form and Inquires about the IFFTI EXCHANGE INITIATIVE should be submitted to exchange.application@iffti.org