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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Fulbright US Student Program information session, online: 15 November 2023, 4pm
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 …
IRIS Area and International Studies Awards: Spotlight on Cynthia Baeza, Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum & Instruction (School of Education)
“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, …
Full Fellowship Opportunity: Discover the Yenching Academy at Peking University!
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 …
Researching Indigeneity and Immigration: Pablo Pastore’s Journey into Argentina’s Archives with IRIS International Research and Training Grant
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). IRIS’s International Research and Training Grant for …
APPLY NOW: U. S. Department of State’s 2024 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
We are delighted to announce that the application is now open for the U. S. Department of State’s 2024 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, including its virtual initiative, CLS Spark! U.S. undergraduate and graduate students …
UW-Madison CREECA/IRIS alumna Brooke Harding uses cartography to support Ukrainians
The Daily Cardinal spoke with Brooke Harding, B.A. 2014, about her efforts in Ukraine, her time at UW-Madison and what she’s learned from her work with USAID. Read more here