What are the requirements for participating in the Tec call – round 1

The first round of this call will be focused on the search for the three projects that will represent Tecnológico de Monterrey in the international competition. The requirements and criteria for first-round applications are:

1. Undergraduate students from any program and academic curriculum from the 26 Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses can apply.
2. Students must be enrolled with regular standing at a Tecnológico de Monterrey campus during the Fall Semester: August-December 2021.
3. Students must not have been placed on academic or disciplinary probation.
4. Projects submitted can be individual or from teams of up to seven (7) students.
5. The project must directly address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Examples of projects from previous years can be seen here.

The evaluation of the applications carried out by a Selection Committee made up of experts in Social Innovation from Tecnológico de Monterrey. The Evaluation Committee will designate the four (4) finalist projects according to the guidelines sent in this call. The finalists will be announced on January 21^st, 2022 via email and on this page.

How can I propose my project?
A file with application materials needs to be prepared for each project.
The file must contain:

1. Each participant’s résumé (if applicable).

2. Executive summary, no more than two (2) pages, of the project which includes:
    2.1 Project title
    2.2 Goal(s) it impacts
    2.3 Project background 
    2.4 Current stage of the project 
    2.5 Results obtained (if applicable)
    2.6 Future impact vision 
3. Video no more than two (2) minutes long that explains and complements the executive summary. Upload your video pitch to YouTube in private mode (free-form video libre, no special file format is required).

4. Statement of purpose that describes:
    4.1 Why my project deserves to be selected as a finalist and winner of the RISE competition?

Once your application materials have been compiled in the aforementioned order, you should complete your electronic registration, attaching the materials in a PDF file no larger than 5MB. Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/203315607379861

Deadline: November 26^th, 2021

TEC Call – First round

TEC call opening    
October 26^th, 2021

Application deadline 
January 12^th, 2022

Evaluating TEC Committee    
January 17^_th, 2022

Announcement of finalists   
January 21^st, 2022 (tentative date)

RISE Call - Finalists Announcements

Preparation of final video for the RISE international competition   
January 24^th to February 25^th, 2022

Submission of video to the Vice Rectory for International Affairs
February 28^th, 2022

Nomination of final projects to U21 by the Vice Rectory for International Affairs
March 7^th, 2022

Deadline for nominations by universities to U21    
March 16^th, 2022

U21 RISE Deliberation Committee   
April 2022

Announcement of winners 
April 2022

What is the first round of the call?
The first round is an internal competition at Tec to identify the three student projects that will participate as finalists at the international level. Applicants must compile a file with the aforementioned requirements and wait for the decision of the Tec de Monterrey Evaluation Committee.

I don’t meet the requirements. Can I still participate? 
No. If you don’t meet all the stipulated requirements in full and any documents are missing from the application materials, your application will automatically be rejected.  

My team is made up of another seven (7) members. Can we participate with more than seven (7) people?
Yes. If your team is made up of more than 7 members, you can select a maximum of 7 people as team representatives for the nomination.

My project is still an idea and has not yet been developed. Can I participate?  
No. The project has to be in the development stage, not just an idea. Positive actions must have been taken to transform the idea into a reality. However, this does not mean that it has to be a large or a small enterprise; consult the attached image for further details.

My project was selected as one of the three representatives of Tec in RISE. What’s the next step? What is the second or finalist round?
If you are a finalist, you can represent Tec de Monterrey in the RISE U21 international competition.
You and your team will have to make a second video of the project and this is the one that will be officially presented in the competition. Finalist projects will receive detailed information on this round later on.  

Can I submit my project directly on the U21 RISE competition website?
No. Nomination as a finalist is through Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Vice Rectory for International Affairs. Individual nominations directly to U21 are not permitted either before or after round 1.

If I applied last year, can I apply again?
Yes. It does not matter if you applied by yourself or with a team, you can apply again. 

My team has members of students from universities that does not belong to U21, can we participate? 
No. Only students from U21 universities can apply. Check HERE which universities are part of U21. 

There are going to be a total of four (4) teams selected? 
No. There are two (2) vacancies for projects with only Tec students and two (2) other vacaciones for projects conformed by Tec students and students from other universities of U21. 

Contact for questions and further information
The Vice Rectory for International Affairs will be able to answer your specific questions or provide any inform itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx

The Vice Rectory for International Affairs thanks all the teams that participated.

After a very competitive selection process, we want to announce that the Selection Committee has determined the two (2) projects that will represent Tec de Monterrey in the Universitas21 international competition.

The Finalists are:
1. SMAAD 

2. ADUX

Congratulations!

The finalists will be receiving a confirmation email and the steps to follow.
Thanks to all the students who participated in this call and sent their file.

Después de un proceso de selección muy competido, queremos anunciarte que el comité evaluador ha seleccionado a los 2 proyectos elegidos para representar al Tecnológico de Monterrey en la competencia internacional RISE Awards 2024 de U21.

¡Muchas Felicidades!

CultivArte

Chinampac

La Vicerrectoría de Internacionalización agradece la participación de todos los proyectos postulados y nos sentimos muy orgullosos del compromiso social de nuestros estudiantes.

_{*Los representantes de los proyectos finalistas estarán recibiendo un correo de confirmación y los pasos a seguir desde la cuenta itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx.}

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2023: CELAL-MEX

-Video: vimeo.com/829742122

-Nota U21:                                                        universitas21.com/news-and-events/news/rise-winners-showcase-celal-mex-tec-de-monterrey

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2022: ADUX

- Video: vimeo.com/687029083

- Nota Conecta:                       conecta.tec.mx/es/noticias/nacional/educacion

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2021: PROYECTO 99

- Video: vimeo.com/529300197

- Nota Conecta: conecta.tec.mx/es/noticias/nacional/educacion

What are the requirements for participating in the Tec call – round 1

The first round of this call will be focused on the search for the three projects that will represent Tecnológico de Monterrey in the international competition. The requirements and criteria for first-round applications are:

1. Undergraduate students from any program and academic curriculum from the 26 Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses can apply.
2. Students must be enrolled with regular standing at a Tecnológico de Monterrey campus during the Fall Semester: August-December 2021.
3. Students must not have been placed on academic or disciplinary probation.
4. Projects submitted can be individual or from teams of up to seven (7) students.
5. The project must directly address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Examples of projects from previous years can be seen here.

The evaluation of the applications carried out by a Selection Committee made up of experts in Social Innovation from Tecnológico de Monterrey. The Evaluation Committee will designate the four (4) finalist projects according to the guidelines sent in this call. The finalists will be announced on January 21^st, 2022 via email and on this page.

How can I propose my project?
A file with application materials needs to be prepared for each project.
The file must contain:

1. Each participant’s résumé (if applicable).

2. Executive summary, no more than two (2) pages, of the project which includes:
    2.1 Project title
    2.2 Goal(s) it impacts
    2.3 Project background 
    2.4 Current stage of the project 
    2.5 Results obtained (if applicable)
    2.6 Future impact vision 
3. Video no more than two (2) minutes long that explains and complements the executive summary. Upload your video pitch to YouTube in private mode (free-form video libre, no special file format is required).

4. Statement of purpose that describes:
    4.1 Why my project deserves to be selected as a finalist and winner of the RISE competition?

Once your application materials have been compiled in the aforementioned order, you should complete your electronic registration, attaching the materials in a PDF file no larger than 5MB. Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/203315607379861

Deadline: November 26^th, 2021

TEC Call – First round

TEC call opening    
October 26^th, 2021

Application deadline 
January 12^th, 2022

Evaluating TEC Committee    
January 17^_th, 2022

Announcement of finalists   
January 21^st, 2022 (tentative date)

RISE Call - Finalists Announcements

Preparation of final video for the RISE international competition   
January 24^th to February 25^th, 2022

Submission of video to the Vice Rectory for International Affairs
February 28^th, 2022

Nomination of final projects to U21 by the Vice Rectory for International Affairs
March 7^th, 2022

Deadline for nominations by universities to U21    
March 16^th, 2022

U21 RISE Deliberation Committee   
April 2022

Announcement of winners 
April 2022

What is the first round of the call?
The first round is an internal competition at Tec to identify the three student projects that will participate as finalists at the international level. Applicants must compile a file with the aforementioned requirements and wait for the decision of the Tec de Monterrey Evaluation Committee.

I don’t meet the requirements. Can I still participate? 
No. If you don’t meet all the stipulated requirements in full and any documents are missing from the application materials, your application will automatically be rejected.  

My team is made up of another seven (7) members. Can we participate with more than seven (7) people?
Yes. If your team is made up of more than 7 members, you can select a maximum of 7 people as team representatives for the nomination.

My project is still an idea and has not yet been developed. Can I participate?  
No. The project has to be in the development stage, not just an idea. Positive actions must have been taken to transform the idea into a reality. However, this does not mean that it has to be a large or a small enterprise; consult the attached image for further details.

My project was selected as one of the three representatives of Tec in RISE. What’s the next step? What is the second or finalist round?
If you are a finalist, you can represent Tec de Monterrey in the RISE U21 international competition.
You and your team will have to make a second video of the project and this is the one that will be officially presented in the competition. Finalist projects will receive detailed information on this round later on.  

Can I submit my project directly on the U21 RISE competition website?
No. Nomination as a finalist is through Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Vice Rectory for International Affairs. Individual nominations directly to U21 are not permitted either before or after round 1.

If I applied last year, can I apply again?
Yes. It does not matter if you applied by yourself or with a team, you can apply again. 

My team has members of students from universities that does not belong to U21, can we participate? 
No. Only students from U21 universities can apply. Check HERE which universities are part of U21. 

There are going to be a total of four (4) teams selected? 
No. There are two (2) vacancies for projects with only Tec students and two (2) other vacaciones for projects conformed by Tec students and students from other universities of U21. 

Contact for questions and further information
The Vice Rectory for International Affairs will be able to answer your specific questions or provide any inform itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx

The Vice Rectory for International Affairs thanks all the teams that participated.

After a very competitive selection process, we want to announce that the Selection Committee has determined the two (2) projects that will represent Tec de Monterrey in the Universitas21 international competition.

The Finalists are:
1. SMAAD 

2. ADUX

Congratulations!

The finalists will be receiving a confirmation email and the steps to follow.
Thanks to all the students who participated in this call and sent their file.

Después de un proceso de selección muy competido, queremos anunciarte que el comité evaluador ha seleccionado a los 2 proyectos elegidos para representar al Tecnológico de Monterrey en la competencia internacional RISE Awards 2024 de U21.

¡Muchas Felicidades!

CultivArte

Chinampac

La Vicerrectoría de Internacionalización agradece la participación de todos los proyectos postulados y nos sentimos muy orgullosos del compromiso social de nuestros estudiantes.

_{*Los representantes de los proyectos finalistas estarán recibiendo un correo de confirmación y los pasos a seguir desde la cuenta itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx.}

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2023: CELAL-MEX

-Video: vimeo.com/829742122

-Nota U21:                                                        universitas21.com/news-and-events/news/rise-winners-showcase-celal-mex-tec-de-monterrey

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2022: ADUX

- Video: vimeo.com/687029083

- Nota Conecta:                       conecta.tec.mx/es/noticias/nacional/educacion

PROYECTO DE "MAYOR IMPACTO" EN EL 2021: PROYECTO 99

- Video: vimeo.com/529300197

- Nota Conecta: conecta.tec.mx/es/noticias/nacional/educacion

    • Have Mexican nationality and have a valid passport for the year 2024^[5].

    • Be enrolled in one of the Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses during the February - June 2023 semester and meet the requirements to take a semester abroad, established in the Policies and Regulations of the Office of the Vicerectory of Internationalization.

    • Be a regular student with a cumulative average higher or equal to 90.

    • Being on the 6th semester or further and having at least 6 subjects available (full load of one semester) to accredit it abroad. You must enroll in 30 ECTS, which are approximately 5 UAM subjects that are equivalent here in the Tec to 6 subjects if you take the 30 ECTS. Not all subjects have the same credits.

    • Not be a candidate for graduation during the February-June 2024 semester.

    • Not having cursed any complete period abroad (Summer, Winter or Semester) during your undergraduate studies.

    • Not be conditioned academically or disciplinary. Have a socioeconomic scholarship from the Tecnológico de Monterrey of at least 50% or further.

These requirements must be met to the letter WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Without any of these, the application will not be considered to participate and your file will be discarded.

CONSIDERATIONS

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. This scholarship is effective only in the February - June 2024 semester.

POSTULATION

Fill out the application request and at upload your file: Application >

^{[5] The student will be responsible for having a valid passport 6 months after the end of the course (December 2024).}

To apply for this scholarship, the file must contain the following documents:

1. Creative video of maximum 1 minute that responds:

    • Why is it important for you to have an international academic experience?

    • Why did you choose the Autonomous University of Madrid?

    • What academic benefits do you think this experience will bring you and how will you apply it in your professional life?

The development of the video is up to you and you can use any technological and/or creativity. You only have to respect the maximum time and cover throughout the video the answers to the questions above. In addition, we recommend that you do not use videos or images by other authors. Once you finish the video you must upload it to your YouTube channel and send us the link to access it. We recommend that when you upload the video, select “unlisted” mode feature that will allow that only the people who receive the link can watch the video.

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV). Free style. One page.

3. Reason letter (maximum one page) addressed to the selection committee detailing:

    • Why do you think you should be worthy of this support?

    • Why couldn't you have an international academic experience without this financial support?

4. Proof of academic history (download it from MiTec as "My Academic History").

5. List of subjects^[6]. 

You can only select those subjects indicated as "SEMESTER 2" that you would study at the UAM in case of being selected and attach a brief justification of why each was chosen. In addition, the list of subjects that you would accredit from the study plan of the Tecnológico de Monterrey may be included^[7] .

6. Simple copy of current passport.

^{[6] Consult Academic Offer: Degree >}

^{[7] It is important that your Program Director endorse the list of subjects that would be accredited at the UAM.}

All these documents must be integrated in the same order, within a single file and in .pdf format which should not exceed 5 MB. The file name must contain: Student ID + Name + Paternal surname + Campus. 

       (i.e. A0123456 José Martínez MTY).

Important Dates of this Call

Opening June 1^st, 2023

Deadline July 14^th, 2023

Selection Committee August 3^rd, 2023

Announcement of Selected Students August 4^th, 2023

Nomination to UAM September 1^st, 2023

You can consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section at the end of this document, for any other issue please contact: itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx

Q: I applied online and uploaded my file, how can I confirm who received it?

A: When you press the "Send" button, a message will appear a few moments later with the following text: 

Thank you!

Your request has been received.

The list of those selected will be published at tec.mx/en/internacionalizacion In addition, we will be notifying you by email of the results of this announcement. Good luck!

We recommend you to be patient and wait for your file to load, you do not need to send us an email to confirm your application, this message confirms it.

Q: I submitted the online application by mistake more than once, which one will be taken into account?

A: Only the last request you submitted will be considered. It will be sorted by date/time and the most recent before closing will be taken into account.

Q: When do you announce the nominees to the UAM?

A: They will be announced the first week of August 2023, we will publish them on our page tec.mx/en/internacionalizacion

Q: If I graduate in the February-June 2024 semester, can I apply?

A: No, it only applies to students graduating in December 2024 onwards. 

Q: In the requirements, the student's academic history is requested. Where can I obtain it?

A: You can download it from MiTec, download it as “My Academic History”. The document is also known as FAM Sheet or Kardex.

Q: They ask for a 50% scholarship in the requirements, can it be any scholarship?

A: No, it has to be a socioeconomic scholarship. It can be the total of a scholarship credit plus scholarship socioeconomic (example: 25% scholarship plus 25% credit).

Q: Does the passport have to be valid?

A: Yes, it is recommended; in case it is not current or cannot be renewed we would appreciate it if you could send us a copy of your current passport and a letter where you agree to renew it or inform us that it is already in process. Remember that it is necessary to have a passport with a minimum validity of six months after the date of departure planned.

Q: Do all the academic offers mentioned on the page participate?

A: Yes, all the faculties and the Higher Polytechnic School participate. You just have to be excluded from the CSEU La Salle.

Q: If I get the scholarship, can I use it in any semester?

A: No, the scholarship only applies to be used in the semester February - June 2024.

Q: What will the flight purchase reimbursement be like?

A: You must buy and cover the amount of your flight, and when you arrive in Spain after signing the contract scholarship holder, you will be reimbursed the amount up to the assigned limit. You will be given more information upon arrival at the UAM.

Q: Will the cost of the international insurance requested by the UAM be reimbursed?

A: Yes, the UAM requires the student to take out student health insurance foreign university students in Spain Oncampus Healthcare through the online platform. The cost of contracting the insurance is € 210 EUR, which will be reimbursed to the student at the get to Spain. It is important that the winning students consult if it is necessary to acquire other international insurance according to the guidelines of the International Programs Office from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Q: In the course list requirement, what do you mean by "Semester 2"?

A: You must select subjects from SEMESTER 2, that is, from the period corresponding to February 2024. It is indicated in the last column of the academic offer. We recommend reviewing all the subjects you wish to revalidate with your program director, it is better that you endorse them.

Q: How many subjects can I enroll in?

A: You must register 30 ECTS, which are approximately 5 UAM subjects that are equivalent to 6 subjects at Tec. Not all subjects have the same credits.

Q: In what way should the video requested in the requirements be uploaded to YouTube?

A: Once you finish the video you must upload it to your YouTube channel and send us the link to access it. We recommend that when you upload the video, select mode "unlisted” feature that will allow only the people who receive the link to be able to watch the video.

Note:

    • The students of the UAM- Santander Bank program are obliged to enroll in the UAM a minimum of 20 ECTS credits.

    • At least 51% of the credits must belong to the Faculty or school in which the student has been admitted.

    • The student must pass at least 60% of the credits registered at the UAM.

Congratulations to the Tec de Monterrey students:

A01277212

A01661101

A01736416

A01552335

A01254019

A01661906

Good luck in the next round!

    • Have Mexican nationality and have a valid passport for the year 2024^[5].

    • Be enrolled in one of the Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses during the February - June 2023 semester and meet the requirements to take a semester abroad, established in the Policies and Regulations of the Office of the Vicerectory of Internationalization.

    • Be a regular student with a cumulative average higher or equal to 90.

    • Being on the 6th semester or further and having at least 6 subjects available (full load of one semester) to accredit it abroad. You must enroll in 30 ECTS, which are approximately 5 UAM subjects that are equivalent here in the Tec to 6 subjects if you take the 30 ECTS. Not all subjects have the same credits.

    • Not be a candidate for graduation during the February-June 2024 semester.

    • Not having cursed any complete period abroad (Summer, Winter or Semester) during your undergraduate studies.

    • Not be conditioned academically or disciplinary. Have a socioeconomic scholarship from the Tecnológico de Monterrey of at least 50% or further.

These requirements must be met to the letter WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Without any of these, the application will not be considered to participate and your file will be discarded.

CONSIDERATIONS

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. This scholarship is effective only in the February - June 2024 semester.

POSTULATION

Fill out the application request and at upload your file: Application >

^{[5] The student will be responsible for having a valid passport 6 months after the end of the course (December 2024).}

To apply for this scholarship, the file must contain the following documents:

1. Creative video of maximum 1 minute that responds:

    • Why is it important for you to have an international academic experience?

    • Why did you choose the Autonomous University of Madrid?

    • What academic benefits do you think this experience will bring you and how will you apply it in your professional life?

The development of the video is up to you and you can use any technological and/or creativity. You only have to respect the maximum time and cover throughout the video the answers to the questions above. In addition, we recommend that you do not use videos or images by other authors. Once you finish the video you must upload it to your YouTube channel and send us the link to access it. We recommend that when you upload the video, select “unlisted” mode feature that will allow that only the people who receive the link can watch the video.

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV). Free style. One page.

3. Reason letter (maximum one page) addressed to the selection committee detailing:

    • Why do you think you should be worthy of this support?

    • Why couldn't you have an international academic experience without this financial support?

4. Proof of academic history (download it from MiTec as "My Academic History").

5. List of subjects^[6]. 

You can only select those subjects indicated as "SEMESTER 2" that you would study at the UAM in case of being selected and attach a brief justification of why each was chosen. In addition, the list of subjects that you would accredit from the study plan of the Tecnológico de Monterrey may be included^[7] .

6. Simple copy of current passport.

^{[6] Consult Academic Offer: Degree >}

^{[7] It is important that your Program Director endorse the list of subjects that would be accredited at the UAM.}

All these documents must be integrated in the same order, within a single file and in .pdf format which should not exceed 5 MB. The file name must contain: Student ID + Name + Paternal surname + Campus. 

       (i.e. A0123456 José Martínez MTY).

Important Dates of this Call

Opening June 1^st, 2023

Deadline July 14^th, 2023

Selection Committee August 3^rd, 2023

Announcement of Selected Students August 4^th, 2023

Nomination to UAM September 1^st, 2023

You can consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section at the end of this document, for any other issue please contact: itesmvi@servicios.itesm.mx

Q: I applied online and uploaded my file, how can I confirm who received it?

A: When you press the "Send" button, a message will appear a few moments later with the following text: 

Thank you!

Your request has been received.

The list of those selected will be published at tec.mx/en/internacionalizacion In addition, we will be notifying you by email of the results of this announcement. Good luck!

We recommend you to be patient and wait for your file to load, you do not need to send us an email to confirm your application, this message confirms it.

Q: I submitted the online application by mistake more than once, which one will be taken into account?

A: Only the last request you submitted will be considered. It will be sorted by date/time and the most recent before closing will be taken into account.

Q: When do you announce the nominees to the UAM?

A: They will be announced the first week of August 2023, we will publish them on our page tec.mx/en/internacionalizacion

Q: If I graduate in the February-June 2024 semester, can I apply?

A: No, it only applies to students graduating in December 2024 onwards. 

Q: In the requirements, the student's academic history is requested. Where can I obtain it?

A: You can download it from MiTec, download it as “My Academic History”. The document is also known as FAM Sheet or Kardex.

Q: They ask for a 50% scholarship in the requirements, can it be any scholarship?

A: No, it has to be a socioeconomic scholarship. It can be the total of a scholarship credit plus scholarship socioeconomic (example: 25% scholarship plus 25% credit).

Q: Does the passport have to be valid?

A: Yes, it is recommended; in case it is not current or cannot be renewed we would appreciate it if you could send us a copy of your current passport and a letter where you agree to renew it or inform us that it is already in process. Remember that it is necessary to have a passport with a minimum validity of six months after the date of departure planned.

Q: Do all the academic offers mentioned on the page participate?

A: Yes, all the faculties and the Higher Polytechnic School participate. You just have to be excluded from the CSEU La Salle.

Q: If I get the scholarship, can I use it in any semester?

A: No, the scholarship only applies to be used in the semester February - June 2024.

Q: What will the flight purchase reimbursement be like?

A: You must buy and cover the amount of your flight, and when you arrive in Spain after signing the contract scholarship holder, you will be reimbursed the amount up to the assigned limit. You will be given more information upon arrival at the UAM.

Q: Will the cost of the international insurance requested by the UAM be reimbursed?

A: Yes, the UAM requires the student to take out student health insurance foreign university students in Spain Oncampus Healthcare through the online platform. The cost of contracting the insurance is € 210 EUR, which will be reimbursed to the student at the get to Spain. It is important that the winning students consult if it is necessary to acquire other international insurance according to the guidelines of the International Programs Office from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Q: In the course list requirement, what do you mean by "Semester 2"?

A: You must select subjects from SEMESTER 2, that is, from the period corresponding to February 2024. It is indicated in the last column of the academic offer. We recommend reviewing all the subjects you wish to revalidate with your program director, it is better that you endorse them.

Q: How many subjects can I enroll in?

A: You must register 30 ECTS, which are approximately 5 UAM subjects that are equivalent to 6 subjects at Tec. Not all subjects have the same credits.

Q: In what way should the video requested in the requirements be uploaded to YouTube?

A: Once you finish the video you must upload it to your YouTube channel and send us the link to access it. We recommend that when you upload the video, select mode "unlisted” feature that will allow only the people who receive the link to be able to watch the video.

Note:

    • The students of the UAM- Santander Bank program are obliged to enroll in the UAM a minimum of 20 ECTS credits.

    • At least 51% of the credits must belong to the Faculty or school in which the student has been admitted.

    • The student must pass at least 60% of the credits registered at the UAM.

Congratulations to the Tec de Monterrey students:

A01277212

A01661101

A01736416

A01552335

A01254019

A01661906

Good luck in the next round!

Objective

The main objective of this call is to offer professors a different internationalization opportunity, and enhance their professional development through innovation and the use of technology.

By the implementation of COIL Methodology, faculty and students will be able to experience internationalization, collaborative work, and the development of meaningful interactions with international peers.

Target Audience

Professors from Tecnológico de Monterrey, of undergraduate programs of any discipline, teaching or developing Tec21 Educational Units, and who are interested in seeking an approach to an international environment, promoting interaction through a digital environment, addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN).

Requirements

While participating in a GSL Classroom experience, professors must meet the following requirements:

- Interest in including an online internationalization element in their Educational Unit, motivating and promoting the development of multicultural teamwork skills both for themselves (professional development) and for their students.

- Willingness to innovate.

- English language proficiency in case the interaction requires it, and clear communication skills (oral and written).

- Have the necessary skills to work and interact with other participants using technological tools, through a computer or a mobile device with Internet access.

- Complete the training course “Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom”*. This training, with an approximate duration of 8 hours, is self-directed and is available in Canvas. To access this course you must register at the following link:

   a. Registration “Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom”**

The due date to complete this training course is September 27th, 2024, closing at 3:00 pm(MCT)

*Note: Professors who have implemented a collaboration in previous periods may apply to this call, as long as they have satisfactorily completed the training course “Guide for the Design and Implementation of GSL Classroom”.

_{**Note: The deadline to register for this training course is  September 25th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).} 

- Submit the requested documentation through the Application Registration Form (information sent by any other means will not be considered for the application):

   a. Fill out the Application Proposal Format for this Call. There are two versions of this format (English and Spanish) for each of the applicant profiles. Download and complete only the version that corresponds to your profile:

       Application Proposal Format | Continuity professor

       > Spanish version

       > English version

       Application Proposal Format | First implementation professor

       > Spanish version

       > English version

a. Collaboration Commitment Letter signed, and active participation in all stages of the GSL Classroom: planning desing, implementation, evaluation, and integration of the evidence portfolio

b.  Requests and send the signed Direct Academic Leader Authorization Letter (signed by the Director of Department or the Direct Leader) to implement GSL Classroom within an Educational Unit.

c. Create a Video Presentation (1 to 3 min) for your application that includes a brief description of the proposal. This video is intended to facilitate the search for potential partners, so it must be recorded in the preferred language for the collaboration. Find the guide of recommendations and examples for your video at the following link:

       > Video Presentation. Guide of Recommendations and Examples

If the application is accepted, professors must comply with the following:

- If you do not have an international partner, it is essential to actively participate in the search process through networking spaces, platforms and review of profiles in databases provided by the Global Shared Learning Coordination: Classroom. Finding the international partner is the responsibility of the interested Tec professor and must be confirmed at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the semester indicated in this call.

The international partner is required to have an active student group in the GSL Classroom collaboration and be part of a higher education institution that, as Tecnológico de Monterrey, can offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

*Note: The Vice Rectory for International Affairs and the Coordination of Global Shared Learning: Classroom are not responsible for finding the international partner. This activity is a commitment of the Tecnológico de Monterrey professor interested in carrying out the collaboration.

- Notify the Global Shared Learning Coordination: Classroom if there are changes to the initially proposed UDF; Tec professor who will additionally join the collaboration, and/or number of Tec groups that will participate, in the initially approved application. The deadline to make this notification is prior to the start of the registration period for the semester in which the approved UDF will be taught.

- Request from your academic leader the registration of the GLGC (Global Learning Global Classroom) attribute corresponding to your UDF. The GLGC (Global Learning Global Classroom) attribute audit will be carried out during Week 1 of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught. The GSL Classroom Coordination will contact those selected via email and request the necessary evidence.

- Integrate and send evidence according to the dates and means stipulated by the Office of the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs.

- Continuity professors who wish to apply again must have satisfactorily accomplished all of the above requirements, otherwise, their application will not be considered within this Call.

Application Registration

To participate in the Call*, professors must complete the following registration form: Postulate Educational Unit.

This Form will be active from the date of publication of this call until Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT), for those Global Classroom collaborations to be implemented during the semester February - June 2025.

_{*Note: Participation in this call is voluntary and has limited spots.}

Evaluation and Selection

The Global Shared Learning: Classroom Coordination will analyze the applications to select those that will be developed and implemented in the period August - December 2024 according to the following criteria: 

- Complete the training course "Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom" (For those professors applying for the first time):

   Performance within the training course

   Quality of the collaboration plan proposal

    > Application Proposal Format - Continuity (ESP | ENG)

    > Application Proposal Format | First implementation professor (ESP | ENG)

- Submission of application of the Educational Unit through the official Application Registration Form at the times indicated in this call.

- Compliance with the requirements established in this call.

- Commitment and availability of the participating professors.

- Impact on the number of students benefited (minimum 15 students).

- Stage of the education unit in the Tec21 Model:

   Exploration

   Approach

   Specialization

    Concentration

- Teaching type

   Individual. The GSL Classroom collaboration is carried out only by a Tec professor.

   Joint. The GSL Classroom collaboration is carried out by two or more Tec professors, each with their respective Group.

   Team-teaching. The GSL Classroom collaboration is carried out as a team by you or more Tec professors who reach the same Group of the Educational Unit.

- Scope (it will be sought that the scope of the initiative is available in the largest number of Tec campuses):

   Local

   Regional

   National

- Feasibility of finding an international partner according to the proposed theme (interdisciplinary).

- Include at least one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals within the learning objectives or activities of the GSL Classroom.

- Language: Collaborations in English will be prioritized, to support the 2025 Strategic Plan of Tecnológico de Monterrey, specifically, the increase in the learning experiences offer taught in English and the development of effective communication skills of professors and students with international colleagues in a second language.

- Technological Tools: Have the necessary skills to work and interact with other participants using technological tools. Promote the implementation of innovative technology tools within the GSL Classroom collaborations.

- Professors' Type of Contract: Full-time professors will be prioritized to participate in the GSL Classroom initiative.

- Presentation video: Must adhere to the criteria established in the Requirements section of this call and comply to facilitate the search for an international partner.

- Direct Academic Leader Authorization Letter: For purposes of applying in this call, the letter must be signed by the authorizing leader of the Educational Unit in which the GSL Classroom initiative will be implemented. It must contain the name and code of the postulated Educational Unit, the professor’s information, and the autograph signature and information of the direct academic leader..

- Collaboration Commitment Letter: It must contain the name and code of the postulated Educational Unit, as well as the information of the professor and his autographed signature.

- Availability of international academic partners.

- Availability of resources in the Office of the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs. Intended for the necessary accompaniment to ensure the quality of the collaboration.

- Only 100 applications of the Educational Units of the Tec21 model will be selected.

- For professors of continuity:

  In addition to the above, they must have complied with the commitments acquired by signing the “Collaboration commitment letter” corresponding to their previous collaborations.

All participants will receive a written notification via email in which the status of their application will be announced. Notification will be made on October 9th, 2024. 

The applications that are selected will have the support of the Office of the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs to carry out the professor linking process if necessary, and guidance to successfully integrate the GSL Classroom component into their Educational Units.

Benefits of Participating in GSL Classroom

Those professors who complete their collaboration and have complied with the requirements of GSL Classroom will receive a Certificate of Internationalization issued by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs and the Vice-Rectory for Faculty, which validates the work with international partners and their experience in the model of Global Shared Learning: Classroom.

Likewise, students who meet the GSL Classroom participation criteria will receive a digital badge that recognizes multicultural teamwork in digital environments. For Tec students who receive this badge, the experience will be included in the Internationalization certificate issued at the end of their studies.

For students:

- International experience

- Strengthening global learning through cultural exchange

- Development of skills such as intercultural communication, teamwork, and use of technological tools

- Significant learning

- Digital badge

For professors: 

- International experience

- Networking opportunity

- Skill development

- Promotes the achievement of learning objectives

- Supports the development of skills

- Differentiator of Educational Units

- Supports progress in faculty classification

- Boost research and publication opportunities

- Certificate of Participation

Relevant Dates

Deadline for registration to the training course "Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom":

 September 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT). 

 Sign up here.

Deadline to complete the training course “Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom”:

 September 27th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).

Deadline for receiving applications from Educational Units:

 September 27th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).

 Register your application here.

Informative sessions Call GSL Classroom:

 September 5h, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). > Sign up here.

  September 18th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). > Sign up here.

Notification of selected applications: 

  October 9th, 2024.

Deadline for changes to the initially proposed Educational Unit:

  Prior to the start of the registration dates of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught.

Deadline for registration of GLGC attributes:

  Prior to the start of the registration dates of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught.

GLGC Attributes Audit:

  Week 1 of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught. The Coordination will communicate this via email to those selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I have doubts, can I receive more information before submitting my Educational Unit?

Yes, you can request more information by sending an email to tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx. The GSL Classroom team will receive your request and answer your questions.

Will I receive a confirmation of receipt of my proposal?

Yes. The application form provides a confirmation message when the submission is successful.

If I am a part-time professor, can I participate?

Yes, all undergraduate professors at Tecnológico de Monterrey can submit their application regardless of their type of contract.

Does GSL Classroom applies to any particular discipline?

No. The GSL Classroom is flexible and can be adapted to Educational Units in any discipline.

If I already have an international partner or peer, can I apply?

Yes. Having previous contact with an international faculty member to collaborate with facilitates the linking process.

I am interested in including GSL Classroom in my Educational Unit, but I do not have any contacts in foreign universities. Can you help me find them?

Yes. Through our international counterparts, current contact networks, and international organizations, we can request information about faculty members with whom to collaborate.

I do not speak English fluently. Can GSL Classroom be conducted in another language?

Yes. The important thing is to identify a common language in which participants can communicate. Educational Units can be conducted in Spanish, English, or any other language.

Is there any incentive for the faculty member who implements GSL Classroom in their Educational Units?

Yes. A certificate of internationalization is awarded by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs and the Vice-Rectory of Faculty Development, which validates the work with the international partner, and their experience in the Global Shared Learning: Classroom model. 

Is it necessary that an agreement already exists or be established with the University to carry out the collaboration?

The agreement is not a requirement for the presentation of the proposal. Everything related to agreements and contracts is an issue that the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs will attend to through its different departments.

What are the benefits of including GSL Classroom within an Educational Unit?

GSL Classroom adds an element of internationalization to the Educational Unit and provides various benefits:
● Flexible and accessible alternative to offer an international experience to students and professors.
● At no additional cost to students.
● Exchange of ideas and opinions among students and among professors from different cultures.
● Supports the development of transversal skills such as:
   ○ Work in multicultural teams in virtual environments
   ○ Use of technologies
   ○ Cross-cultural communication
   ○ Critical thinking
   ○ Global Citizenship
● Digital badges for students.
● Certificate of internationalization for Tec and International professors.
● Self-directed training for teachers.
● Advice and support from the GSL Classroom team.

What are the commitments to include GSL Classroom within a course?

These commitments are expressed in the Requirements section, as well as in the commitment letter that each professor is required to sign as part of their application.

What are the commitments of including GSL Classroom within an Educational Unit?

These commitments are expressed in the section "Global Shared Learning Guidelines: Classroom" of this call, as well as in the Collaboration commitment letter that requires the signature of each professor as part of their application.

What happens in case of breaching any of the commitments acquired when agreeing to participate in GSL Classroom?

It is a fundamental requirement to fulfill every one of the commitments to participate in GSL Classroom. In case you don't, The professor will not be able to earn the certificate of internationalization. Issued by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs. The Educational Unit would lose the GLGC attribute, so the students would not have the opportunity to participate in the international experience, and consequently, they would not receive their digital badge.

What happens if my application is not selected even though I already have an international partner?

If the application is not selected, the professor is invited to apply in a new call in the next school term.

What happens if the postulated Educational Unit is canceled or will not be taught?

In case of cancellation of the postulated Educational Unit or for some reason beyond the professor it is not possible to give the experience, the Global Shared Learning: Classroom Coordination must be informed of the reasons for the non-opening of the Educational Unit through the check tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx. If this happens, if the professor has an alternative Educational Unit, the possibility of implementing GSL Classroom in said Educational Unit will be analyzed, as long as it is viable for collaboration. If you already have an international partner, it is important to notify them of the situation.

If I want to apply for two or more Educational Units, how do I proceed?

For those professors new to the GSL Classroom model who have applied for more than one Educational Unit and are selected, only the application that represents the greatest impact on the number of benefited students and whose theme facilitates the search for an international partner will be considered. Those professors who have previously implemented GSL Classroom and want to apply for two or more Educational Units are recommended to contact their Experience Coordinator to analyze the situation and make the most convenient decision.

What can I do to apply for my Educational Unit if it does not meet the minimum number of students?

It is possible to collaborate by integrating two or more groups that are taught during the same period (block/subject), either by the same professor or together with another Tec colleague. The groups can be from the same Educational Unit, similar or complementary.

Can the same collaboration be done with multiple institutions and/or international partners?

Yes. It is possible to collaborate with several institutions and/or professors. It is suggested that there be only two institutions (Tec de Monterrey + international partner university) for easier coordination. The more institutions participate, the degree of complexity increases; however, it is possible to collaborate taking care of the balance in the number of students from the different institutions for the formation of multicultural teams.

I teach an Educational Unit with one or more colleagues. Can I apply??

Yes. All the professors involved in the Educational Units must be aware of and agree with the application. Only one application would be submitted. In the registration of the application, information will be requested from all of them. The requirements mentioned in this call apply to all professors involved (training course "Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom", Collaboration Commitment Letter, among others). Please review the requirements of this call.

Contact

To request more information about this initiative, please send an email to: tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx