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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 Division is proud to support eight outstanding PhD candidates who embody the spirit of this award. Their planned fieldwork promises …
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 other work abroad, underscoring the expansive nature of the IRIS community. Every year, the International Division offers seven IRIS Graduate …
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 make that a reality. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide significant funding for undergraduates and graduates to immerse themselves in critical …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of our 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to language acquisition and international studies, embodying the spirit of global engagement that UW–Madison cultivates. The FLAS fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies is pleased to announce the 7 recipients of this year’s IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award. Each recipient receives $3,000 to support their work abroad in the coming summer field season. The seven recipients of this year’s awards are: Po-Tao Chang, Gabi Fleury, Junda Li, Bidisha Mukherjee, Michael …
Last Thursday, April 11th, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Utah gathered to hear from three former FLAS awardees about how their fellowship was instrumental on their career path. With insightful presentations from distinguished speakers and lively discussions, the event provided a platform for fellows …
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 …