Institute for Regional and International Studies
The Scott Kloeck-Jenson (SKJ) Fellowship from IRIS NRC is now accepting applications from graduate students for Summer 2023 awards. We have two annual awards: The program is open to graduate students of any nationality enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, planning to spend 8-10 weeks in the field, and whose work includes a social justice …
Purpose: The purpose of these awards is to support graduate students at the UW–Madison planning to conduct a minimum of 6 weeks of summer fieldwork outside of the United States. Eligibility: Any continuing graduate student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may apply for these awards. Award Details: These are one-time awards of $3,000 to be used in …
The 2023 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program is now accepting applications from K-16 teachers and school administrators through February 9, 2023! The Seminars Abroad program provides U.S. educators in the arts, social sciences and humanities with opportunities to participate in short-term seminars abroad to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at University of Wisconsin–Madison is excited to offer a Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award for Summer 2023! Questions about the IRIS Summer Fieldwork Award should be directed to Mark Lilleleht by email at awards@iris.wisc.edu or phone at 608.265.6070.
The Peace Corps partnered with Beth Blue Swadener, Ph.D (UW- Madison, 1986). Professor Emerita, Justice Studies and Social Cultural Pedagogy at Arizona State University to present on Dr. Swadener’s 30+ years of experience with international children and education, specifically in Kenya. She raised ethical issues of cross-national work and ways in which social justice, children’s …
Join the Peace Corps Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:00-5:00pm as they discuss public health in foreign countries! Public health specialists are needed to address issues of global maternal and child health, nutrition and hygiene, infections and vaccine-preventable diseases, and more. Hear from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) who served in the Health sector in different …
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United States citizens in high school or college who are applying for their first-ever US passport are invited to apply for the Brenda A. Brown Passport Scholarship through Expanding Boundaries International. The Scholarship will address the costs of the passport. Applicants must be ready to study, intern, or volunteer abroad in the near future and …
On Monday, June 20th, the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Institute (APTLI) welcomed 58 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-traditional students from across the country to UW–Madison for its eight-week long intensive language program. APTLI offers all three languages at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with students receiving the equivalent of an academic year’s worth …
Congratulations to Claire James, winner of the Inaugural L&S Wolff Fellowship. She is graduating this week with majors in international studies and economics and with certificates in European Studies and French. Claire is also an editor for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) which is now managed by IRIS NRC. The College of Letters …