University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: International Division

World Cinema Day: “Totem”

Barrymore Theater: 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 April 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Register Here In conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival (WFF), the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium will be hosting World Cinema Day, bringing middle and high school educators and students to Madison for a free showing of an acclaimed and newly-released international film. This year’s …

14 UW–Madison students win Fulbright awards

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized UW–Madison as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which gives students grants to study or teach abroad. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions like UW–Madison value global connection and support members …

Apply Now for the Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship | Deadline March 20, 2024

The Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship is open to undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline currently enrolled at UW-Madison, and provides up to $5,000 in funding for students to pursue an international reporting project. The reporting project is generally undertaken in the summer with an expectation that fellows spend at least two weeks in their …

🎓 Explore Scholarship Opportunities: Join Our Webinar on Funding Your Language Study! 🌍

Attention Language Enthusiasts, Unlock the door to countless scholarship opportunities for language learners! We’re excited to invite you to a comprehensive information session where you’ll discover a wealth of scholarships designed to support your language study endeavors, both domestically and abroad. Here’s what you can expect to learn: Scholarship Landscape: Explore various funding options available …

NOMINATE NOW: IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students!!!

Attention Campus Units, We’re thrilled to invite you to nominate outstanding candidates for the prestigious IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students! These grants, totaling $5,000 each, are dedicated to attracting highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in international or area studies across all academic disciplines. Here’s what you need to …

The competition for Summer 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) awards is still open!

🌟 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 …

Reproductive Rights and State Formation: Examining Gender Dynamics in Polish History

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 …

Applications for the 2024 Scott Kloeck-Jenson (SKJ) Fellowship are now open!

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 …

The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master’s program in China studies..!

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 …

IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students: Micaela Wensjoe

“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. …