The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) comprises and provides coordination and administrative support for Wisconsin’s nine area studies centers – eight of which are National Resource Centers – and the International Studies Major of the College of Letters and Science. IRIS is a pillar unit of UW-Madison’s International Division.
Upcoming Events
- June
- June 23South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI) Lecture Series 2025Dr. Tyler Lehrer | Friendship, Danger, and the Dutch Company: Buddhist Maritime Diplomacy in the 18th C. Bay of Bengal2:30 PM, Online
- June 25
- June 25
- June 27"AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions"Interactive Two-Day Workshop for Educators, Community Organizations, and Local BusinessesAll day, Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
- June 28"AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions"Interactive Two-Day Workshop for Educators, Community Organizations, and Local BusinessesAll day, Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
IRIS News
Meet Our 2025 International Division Pre-Dissertation Scholars
The International Division Pre-Dissertation Travel Scholarships support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students. The impact of these scholarships is significant, enabling groundbreaking research and fostering global leadership. This year, the International …
UW–Madison Graduate Scholars Receive 2025 IRIS Fieldwork Awards
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award offers financial support for UW–Madison graduate students across all disciplines and career stages. This award enables them to conduct critical field research or …
How Boren Scholarships Launch Careers in U.S. National Security
What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards …
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