Welcome to the Smith International Center! We exist to advance the international engagement of the UT Institute of Agriculture by empowering faculty, staff and students to think and act globally in pursuit of sustainable solutions to our world's agricultural, food, and natural resource challenges. We achieve this mission in a variety of ways, including:​

    • Building interdisciplinary faculty programs focused on cutting-edge science and technology
    • Developing academic programs in international agriculture and natural resources
    • Strengthening international partnerships and networks
    • Highlighting the importance of global engagement to our communities in Tennessee and around the world

    Snapshot of Key Projects

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    UTIA Faculty International Seed Grants 

    Interdiscipinary faculty teams can apply for up to $8,000 in seed grant funding. Next call for applications will be in Spring 2020.

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    On-going opportunity for UTIA faculty and staff! 

     The UTIA Faculty and Staff International Catalyst Fund currently has funds available. This fund provides up to $1,000 to a faculty or staff member to support international travel to a location in which UTIA is developing or has ongoing projects and programs.
    Learn more here and email UTIAglobal@utk.edu with questions. 
     




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