2028 Academic Deployment Cohort — Waitlist Open
Deploying Black Intellectual Capital Across the Globe.
"Black intellectual capital belongs within international classrooms, research collaborations, and leadership forums across the world."
at launch
About the Program
A New Model Integrates Academic Mobility, Academic Tourism, and Cultural Heritage
Black Doctorates Deployed in Destinations (B3D) is a global academic mobility, academic tourism, and cultural heritage tourism initiative that connects Black doctoral professionals and scholars with international universities, research institutions, professional and cross-cultural engagement opportunities throughout Diaspora-connected destinations.
Through a unique two-week framework (Week 1: Academic Deployment at partner universities and institutions; Week 2: cultural heritage exploration throughout host destinations), B3D expands access to international teaching, speaking, research, and collaborative engagement for Black doctoral professionals and scholars seeking meaningful global impact.
Engagement Types
Ways to Deploy Your Expertise
Guest Lecturer
Deliver specialized lectures at partner universities worldwide, sharing expertise that reshapes curricula and elevates discourse.
Curriculum Design/Review
Partner with international institutions to design, review, or revitalize academic curricula, bringing a Black scholarly lens and global perspective to course development, program assessment, and pedagogical innovation.
Researcher
Collaborate with global research teams, contributing to landmark studies and advancing knowledge in your field on an international scale.
Speaker
Command international stages as a keynote or featured speaker, amplifying Black scholarly voices in the world's most prestigious academic forums.
Professional Consulting
Bring your doctoral expertise directly to institutions, organizations, and agencies seeking specialized knowledge. Provide strategic guidance, program assessment, policy review, and expert consultation that drives meaningful change.
Community Engagement
Connect with Diaspora communities, cultural organizations, and local networks at your destination. Build bridges between Black scholarly expertise and the communities that stand to benefit most from it.
Why B3D
Built for Black Doctoral Professionals and Scholars
We Remove the Barriers
Traditional global academic exchange often requires scholars to independently identify institutional hosts, build relationships, and navigate international logistics alone. B3D serves as a strategic connector, curating university, government, and community partnerships, academic deployment opportunities, and travel management on behalf of participants.
Designed for Black Doctoral Professionals & Scholars
B3D was created specifically to address the underrepresentation of Black doctoral professionals and scholars in international academic engagement. Every aspect of the program, from opportunity curation to cultural programming, centers Black intellectual capital and Diaspora-connected experiences.
More Than Academic Exchange
B3D integrates cultural heritage exploration into every deployment. Participants don't just contribute academically. They reconnect through heritage tours, community engagement, and immersive experiences throughout Diaspora-connected destinations. Free time for rest and relaxation is built into the itinerary.
Global Reach
Curating Deployments Across Global Destinations
B3D launches with a focused network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, regions deeply connected to the African Diaspora, with additional destinations to be announced.
Africa
South Africa · Ghana · Kenya · Rwanda
Caribbean
Barbados · Jamaica · Trinidad
Europe
Portugal · UK · France · Netherlands
2028 Academic Deployment Cohort
The Cohort Is Now Forming.
First Destination
Passport to Portugal
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2028
Passport to Portugal
Inaugural Cohort
3
Destination Partners
4
University Partners
5
Black Network Partners
12–15
Cohort Scholars
2028
First Deployment
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