Institute for Innovation and Economic Development

Global Innovation Scholars Lab

The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) at Cal State Monterey Bay introduces the Global Innovation Scholars Lab, an international initiative designed to:

• Attract distinguished academic talent from around the world

• Enhance collaborative research in the fields of business, social science, and technology

• Strengthen CSUMB’s presence in global academic networks

The Global Innovation Scholars Lab supports meaningful scholarly activities that contribute to CSUMB’s research excellence and global engagement efforts, bringing together faculty, researchers, and thought leaders from around the world.

Program Objectives

The Global Innovation Scholars Lab aims to:

• Recruit up to 10 international visiting scholars per semester
• Facilitate collaborative research between CSUMB faculty and international scholars
• Support CSUMB’s globalization strategy and institutional research goals
• Deepen relationships with international partner institutions
• Enrich the global cultural and academic life of the CSUMB community

Upcoming Events

2025 International Responsible Business and Social Impact (IRBSI) Symposium

The IRBSI Symposium is an annual international forum co-hosted by the iiED, the College of Business at CSUMB, and the Sinyi Research Center for Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility at National Cheng-Chi University. Each year, it brings together global voices to explore how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, can drive social, environmental, and economic progress through research, student innovation, and international collaboration.

Date and Time: TBD

2026 Association for Language Awareness Conference

The International Association for Language Awareness – Heritages, Languages, Ecologies – 2026 Conference will take place June 22–25, 2026 at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, California. ALA, established in 1992, hosts biennial global conferences dedicated to Language Awareness, defined as “explicit knowledge about language, and conscious perception and sensitivity in language learning, language teaching and language use” (ALA 2025). The 2026 conference is organized by a consortium of volunteers from CSUMB, MIIS, DLI, and other institutions. Proposal submissions open July 1, 2025 and close September 15, 2025. 

International Visiting Scholars Program

Faculty Research Matching

Each scholar will be paired with CSUMB faculty members based on shared research interests. This ensures purposeful collaboration and encourages high-quality scholarly output across disciplines.

J-1 Visa Sponsorship

The program supports international participation through J-1 visa sponsorship, provided in partnership with the CSUMB International Programs Office. Scholars will receive the necessary documentation and support throughout their stay.

Housing and Campus Integration

CSUMB will assist scholars in securing on-campus or off-campus housing and provide guidance to ensure a smooth transition to campus and community life.

Contribution to CSUMB and Associated Communities

International scholars are encouraged to engage with the broader CSUMB community through:

• Guest lectures

• Student mentorship

• Faculty development seminars

• Co-hosted workshops

Each scholar will also be expected to deliver one or more research presentations per semester, contributing publicly to CSUMB’s academic dialogue and campus-wide learning.