Call for Transatlantic Stories for Transatlantic Mobility in Higher Education and Research report (2027)

The Institute of International Education (IIE) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invite higher education institutions and networks from Canada, Europe, and the United States to submit Expressions of Interest for contributions to the “Transatlantic Stories” section of the 2027 report Transatlantic Mobility in Higher Education and Research: A Cornerstone of Transatlantic Relations (2nd Edition).

The publication will highlight how transatlantic higher education partnerships are evolving in a shifting landscape. It is intended for a broad
audience of higher education leaders, international education professionals, researchers, policymakers, government
agencies, funding organizations, and practitioners in Canada, Europe, and the United States.

We welcome expressions of interest (EOI) from higher education institutions and networks to contribute to our
transatlantic stories section of the publication. Each transatlantic story (800 words in a graphic one-page format) will be
showcased in the report. EOIs should portray an example of transatlantic cooperation in the field of higher education,
fitting in the following areas:

  • A: Selected cases will lead to one-page, 800-word stories showcasing concrete examples of transatlantic cooperation in one of three thematic areas:
    Subnational Collaboration
  • B: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Virtual Exchange
  • C: Workforce Development and Talent Trajectories.

Submission Directions

If interested, please send an email to Julie Baer (jbaer@iie.org) and Tanja Kreetz (kreetz@daad.de) with the following:

  • Institution(s) or organization(s)
  • The preferred transatlantic story theme (A–C)
  • Short description or abstract of the content that will be covered (approximately 100 words)
  • We encourage submissions for stories co-authored by contributors from multiple transatlantic countries
  • Please indicate whether you will also be able to include graphics or pictures for the story

Timeline and link to Call

Timeline

  • EOI submission opens: 7 September 2026
  • EOI submission deadline: 15 October 2026
  • Notification of decision: 20 November 2026
  • Draft stories due: 1 February 2027

Please access the call document here.

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