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.
Featured updates
Boren Fellowship information session: October 20, 2021
The IRIS Awards office is sponsoring an in-person information session for UW-Madison graduate students interested in learning more the Boren Fellowship program: Boren Graduate Fellowship Information Session Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:00 – 4:00pm, 206 …
Celebrating 60 Years of Service and Friendship – A Conversation with Peace Corps Directors
March 1, 2021, 6-7:30 p.m. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is celebrating 60 years of Peace Corps with a panel discussion including 10 former Peace Corps directors. Moderated by former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala, one of …
IRIS centers offer a host of interdisciplinary MA Programs, MA Certificates & PhD Minors in international and regional studies
The centers and programs that make up the Institute for Regional and International Studies offer a range of options for enrolled graduate students and those considering graduate programs to build and expand on their international …
Upcoming Events
- October
- October 21
- October 21
- October 21Peace Corps Hybrid In-Person or Virtual AdvisingChoose your preferred way to meet with the Campus Recruiter11:00 AM, 200B Bascom Hall
Also offered online - October 21CREECA Fall 2021 Lecture SeriesEsperanto and Languages of Internationalism in Revolutionary Russia with Brigid O'Keeffe4:00 PM
- October 22
IRIS News
Boren Fellowship information session: October 20, 2021
The IRIS Awards office is sponsoring an in-person information session for UW-Madison graduate students interested in learning more the Boren Fellowship program: Boren Graduate Fellowship Information Session Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:00 – 4:00pm, 206 …
Fulbright advising available throughout the summer!
Current students, staff, and alumni of the UW-Madison interested in exploring all the opportunities available through the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) – and who weren’t able to attend any of the FUSP info sessions …
Two more Fulbright US Student Program information sessions upcoming!
The application for the 2022-2023 Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) competition is ongoing and the IRIS Awards office is offering 2 more online information and Q&A sessions for students & alumni to learn more about …
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