Goals for International Research Partnerships

Why invest in international research?

  • Expand the UF network to access new, creative and innovative global opportunities for scholarship.
  • Invest in students’ global competence to prepare them for a multicultural world and global economy.
  • Promote peaceful solutions for international issues and conflicts.
  • Extend networks and build knowledge partnerships to enhance the quality of research and scholarship.
  • Enable the extension and application of knowledge to address major global challenges.
  • Generate new intellectual property.
  • Support mutual understanding and respect among students, faculty, staff and partner institutions.
  • Grow revenue through tuition, research funding, and external gifts.
  • Advance UF’s international ranking and global presence.