Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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.

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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 …

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