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🌟 Don’t Miss Out: Apply Now for Summer 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 FLAS Awards! 🌟 Here’s your chance to dive deep into foreign languages and area studies with the prestigious FLAS fellowships. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and proudly administered by UW’s area studies centers, these fellowships are your ticket to mastering …
Recipient of the IRIS Award for Incoming Graduate Students, Alex Paradowski spent the summer of 2023 in Poland conducting dissertation research. As a PhD student within the Department of History at UW–Madison, Alex’s academic focus centers on modern Polish history, with an emphasis on the significance of gender and sexuality in state formation. Her dissertation …
In memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a scholar dedicated to global peace and justice, IRIS NRC annually offers two awards: SKJ Pre-Dissertation Travel Fellowships to support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students planning to conduct preliminary dissertation field research SKJ International Internship Fellowships to support graduate students interested in undertaking practitioner internships …
Apply for the Yenching Academy Scholars program! The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master’s program in China studies. All admitted students receive the Yenching Fellowship, which covers tuition, accommodations, one round-trip journey between your base city and Beijing, basic medical insurance, a monthly stipend, and research-related expenses. The UW–Madison campus application deadline is November …
“Exploring School Leadership Potential in Rural Peru” Micaela Wensjoe, a second-year PhD student specializing in Comparative International Education and Global Studies, embarked on research trip to Peru, supported by the IRIS Area and International Studies Award for Incoming Graduate Students. Micaela’s academic background is rooted in her Peruvian heritage, providing her research a unique perspective. …
For UW–Madison students and alumni interested in exploring options to conduct independent research, study, teach English, practice art, and more abroad, the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) is one of the most prestigious and accessible ways to build on your UW–Madison experience and pursue new opportunities overseas! As part of International Education Week 2023, the UW–Madison Fulbright Coordinator will …
“Teaching Science Across Languages: Bridging Borders Through Bilingual Education” Cynthia T. Baeza, a passionate doctoral candidate from the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, embarked on a remarkable journey in 2023, fueled by her dedication to exploring the intricate intersection of bilingual and science education, with particular focus on issues of …
The FLAS application for Summer 2024 & AY 2024-2025 is now open! This year we will be hosting six information sessions about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) awards for the study of less commonly taught languages at the UW–Madison for summer 2024 and academic year 2024-2025! Open to U.S. citizens & permanent residents, …
Join us for an informative session on Friday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m. in Ingraham 206. Dr. Brent Haas, the Yenching Academy’s Associate Dean, will provide insights into their interdisciplinary MA program in China studies and scholarship opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about this unique academic experience. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars …
In the summer of 2023, Pablo Pastore embarked on a transformative research journey, thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS). Â IRIS’s International Research and Training Grant for Incoming Graduate Students provided Pablo the opportunity to delve into the rich historical archives of Buenos Aires, Argentina, ultimately expanding …