UTRGV in Italy
Through a five-year agreement (FY25-29) between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the municipality of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (MSMT), UTRGV has established a satellite campus. This provides faculty with exciting opportunities for teaching and conducting research in the Bourbon-Del Monte Castle.
UTRGV in Italy General Information
UTRGV in Italy Oversight Committee
An oversight committee of six (three from UTRGV and three from MSMT) will collaborate with faculty to develop programming for UTRGV in Italy. Beginning in Fall 2024, UTRGV will be represented on the oversight committee by:
- Jaime Ortiz - Vice Provost for International Study Programs
- Giorgio Gotti - Dean, Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship
- Jeffrey Ward - Dean College of Fine Arts
The UTRGV members of the oversight committee will review any faculty proposals for residencies at the Bourbon-Del Monte Castle for instructional and research uses. If approved by the UTRGV oversight committee members, in consultation with the applicable college dean, the proposal will be shared with the MSMT oversight committee members to determine the feasibility of the proposal. In collaboration with the UTRGV faculty member, the board will develop a plan for each proposal to include:
- Number of students, faculty, and graduate assistants.
- Courses offered.
- If applicable, research conducted and special events (such as receptions, exhibits, and banquets).
- Description of UTRGV presentation to MSMT from faculty and students related to courses and research.
- Specific spaces (including those designated for use by UTRGV and additional space requests in other sections of the castle).
- Transportation plan and request for assistance from MSMT in identifying vendors.
- Dining and housing plan and request for assistance from MSMT in identifying vendors.
As feasible for approval purposes, the oversight committee members will create two-year plans for residencies at the Bourbon-Del Monte Castle. This will allow sufficient time for UTRGV faculty to plan and recruit for their programs.
Apply on Via TRM
There are three applications available to faculty, depending on the purpose of travel. Via TRM works with the UTRGV single sign on. Click on the program titles below:
UTRGV in Italy | Faculty Fellow Proposals
UTRGV in Italy | Faculty Research Proposals
UTRGV in Italy | Short-term Faculty Proposals
- Click on "Explore Programs"
- Either scroll down the alphabetical list or search for any of the keywords from the program title. Searching for “UTRGV in Italy” will bring up the three options below:
