IRIS centers offer a host of interdisciplinary MA Programs, MA Certificates & PhD Minors in international and regional studies

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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 training, expertise, and interests. https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/institute-regional-international-studies/ Our MA programs – in Latin America, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS); Law & LACIS; …

Fulbright US Student Program information sessions scheduled for the 2022-2023 award competition!

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The application for the 2022-2023 Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) competition opens on March 31, 2021 and we have scheduled online information sessions for students & alumni to learn more about all that the FUSP award offers!! The IRIS Awards Office will be hosting information sessions on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 (3pm CDT) – which …

UW–Madison is a 2020–2021 top producer of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees

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Celebrating 60 Years of Service and Friendship – A Conversation with Peace Corps Directors

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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 the first to serve in Peace Corps (Iran, 1962–1964), these leaders will discuss the role of Peace Corps over the …

Fulbright-Hays DDRA 2021 competition open; info session & technical review scheduled

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The 2021-2022 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) competition is now open. The deadline for submission of a complete application, including all supporting documents, is 10:00 am, Thursday, April 1, 2021. Go to http://iris.wisc.edu/funding/students/ddra/ for information on the application process & campus guidance, documents, resources, and deadlines. The Fulbright-Hays DDRA funds doctoral candidates (US citizens, …

Pulitzer Center international reporting fellowship (2021)

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is partnering with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to support one student journalist in covering an international story. The fellowship amount is $5,000. The student can use this money to pay for the cost of travel and for incidentals in the field. Throughout the summer that the student spends covering the …

Fieldwork Award & SKJ Fellowship competitions open for Summer 2021; information session on February 4, 2021

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The competitions for the 2021 IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award and Scott Kloeck-Jenson Fellowship are now open! These awards are for graduate students @ UW–Madison (in any department) planning on conducting research outside the United States during the summer 2021 field season. The deadline to submit applications for both awards is Monday, March 1, 2021 …

Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship information session

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On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 4pm CST there will be an information session for students interested in opportunities available with the 2021 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship through the UW–Madison. Join the session on Zoom @ http://bit.ly/PulitzerWisconsin2021 Questions about the program, eligibility, requirements, deadlines, etc will be answered at the session. For more information, please …

SPRING 2021 WEBINAR SERIES: Supporting Higher Education and Career Success for Refugees in Wisconsin

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This webinar series brings together educators, refugee resettlement service providers, college students with refugee background, scholars, employers, and community members to learn about the barriers and supports that impact the college and career success of Wisconsin residents of refugee background. The webinars will feature engagement with scholars and practitioners who support higher education for refugees, …

Upcoming FLAS information sessions for Summer 2021 & AY 2021-2022

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We will be hosting 4 information sessions about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) awards for the study of less commonly taught languages at the UW–Madison for summer 2021 and academic year 2021-2022! Open to US citizens & permanent residents, FLAS awards support students – both undergraduate & graduate students – in acquiring foreign …