Share your expertise. Shape the field. Inspire peers.
International higher education is becoming increasingly complex, creating a growing need for practical and relevant professional development. The EAIE Academy is looking for experienced practitioners to design and deliver training courses that support colleagues across the sector.
By sharing your expertise, you can help professionals build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. All courses are quality assured and supported by the EAIE Professional Development Committee. The deadline for submissions is 9 October 2026.
Why become an EAIE Academy trainer?
Increase your professional visibility
Gain recognition within a global network of international education professionals
Receive financial compensation
Access the financial support you need for course design and delivery
Join the Train the Trainer programme
Sharpen your facilitation skills through dedicated, expert-led training
Expand your international network
Collaborate with like-minded experts across the international education sector
We are really excited about our developing training portfolio at the EAIE, spanning asynchronous and synchronous online courses and in-person training. A key part of our strategy is to invite new expert voices into that training portfolio to upskill our community. We invite experienced trainers to join the next generation of trainers and help shape the development of our international educators.
How the application process works
Guidance on the characteristics and requirements of each format is available in the submission module.
Submit your training
Complete and submit the proposal form for your online training or in-person training before the 09 October 2026 deadline.
Review and selection
The Professional Development Committee reviews all proposals in October and notifies applicants in November.
Course development
Selected courses enter the development phase from November/December 2026. Timelines may vary depending on the number of approved proposals.
Course launch
Once development is complete, your course is added to the EAIE Academy catalogue and offered to professionals across the sector.
Frequently asked questions
If you haven’t found the answer to your question, please contact us.
What types of training courses are you looking for?
We invite proposals in priority areas identified through market insights as outlined below:
- Online format (intermediate level):
- Innovative collaborative degree programme models
- Institutional approaches to measuring and communicating the impact of internationalisation
- International student success: Academic support, wellbeing, and resilience
- How prospective students search online today (and what this means for marketing)
- AI and the future of digital & content marketing for student recruitment
- Mastering blended mobility: Tools and strategies for effective Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
- In-person format (intermediate to advanced level):
- Internationalisation at home: Strengthening institutional capacity
- Systematic internationalisation of the curriculum: Best practice and implementation
- Responsible internationalisation in European-funded partnerships and project implementation
- Strategic leadership for internationalisation
- From first contact to alumni engagement: Designing an exceptional international student experience
Who can apply to become an EAIE Academy trainer?
Experienced practitioners with strong facilitation and training skills who can design and deliver a course within one of the pre-defined topic areas and who are passionate about inspiring, challenging and supporting professionals in international higher education.
What formats are available?
Courses can be delivered online through interactive live sessions or in person with a focus on collaboration and peer-to-peer learning. Detailed format-specific requirements are available once you begin the submission process.
What are the key dates?
- Proposal deadline: 09 October 2026
- PDC review: October 2026
- Applicants notified: November 2026
- Course development begins: November/December 2026 onwards
What happens after I submit?
The Professional Development Committee reviews all proposals in October. Once the review process concludes, you will be notified by email whether your proposal has been selected. If selected, your course enters a collaborative development phase. Full details on how we work with course designers and trainers are available in the background information provided after you click "Submit".