What does UAI mean in UNIONS

The Union Académique Internationale (UAI) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding through research and education. UAI serves as an umbrella organization for a network of diverse academic institutions from around the world.

UAI members include universities, research centers, libraries, institutes and other higher education institutions in over 100 countries. Members also include multinational associations and organizations related to higher education and research.

Members of UAI collaborate in activities including conferences, symposia, seminars and workshops, which facilitate exchanges of knowledge between academics worldwide. Other activities include publishing books, sponsoring lectures and offering grants for research projects related to international studies.

By becoming a member of UAI, you gain access to resources from international academic institutions across many different disciplines. You can attend conferences hosted by UAI or partner organizations to collaborate with peers from around the world on cutting edge research topics. Additionally, depending on your level of membership you may be able to receive grants or publication opportunities.

Membership in UAI is open to any institution that meets its criteria for admission. To apply for membership, you must submit an application form along with supporting documents such as letters from relevant national authorities or organizations recognizing your institution's commitment to international collaboration. Once approved by the Board of Directors, you will be accepted as a member in good standing with all associated privileges.

UAI produces various publications including Books & Monographs Series (university textbooks featuring experts' contributions on various topics), Conference Proceedings (published reports on proceedings held at various institutions) and Working Documents (short contributions focusing on special topics).

Yes! Depending on your level of membership with UAI, you may qualify for fellowships or scholarships offered by partner institutions such as universities or research centers abroad. These funds can help cover tuition costs during exchange programs or provide financial support for postdoctoral researchers pursuing their academic careers internationally.

No; however having this type of accreditation usually expedites your acceptance into the program so it is beneficial if your institution has it. Having institutional accreditation also demonstrates a long-term commitment towards international collaboration which is something most reviewers look favorably upon when considering applications.

Each year, there are several events hosted by either the Union Académique Internationale itself or its partner organizations such as universities or research centers across many countries around the globe. These events range from large-scale conferences attended by hundreds of academics from every corner of the world to smaller workshop gatherings focusing on specific issues at hand.

Unfortunately no; joining directly as an individual is not possible at this time since members must apply through their respective academic institutions.