Mission

The Institute of International Studies promotes interdisciplinary research in international, comparative, and policy studies on the Berkeley campus of the University of California. Established in 1955, the Institute focuses today on the following intellectual themes:

• Peace and global security in the 21st century
• Environment, demography, and sustainability
• Globalization, development, and human rights
• Technological change and the transformation of the global economy

Announcements

IIS is announcing the establishment of several new grant programs to spur collaborations on international themes among faculty, graduate and undergraduate students on the Berkeley campus. The grant programs seek to encourage the Berkeley community to think afresh of the problems facing the world today.

The deadline for submitting faculty grant proposals is December 18, 2009. Awards will be announced in January 2010.

Grant Program Description, updated 11/16/09 (Adobe PDF)
Open House for Grant Questions
Wednesday, December 2 at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, December 9 at 4 p.m., 223 Moses Hall
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About IIS

The Institute has several major research programs, and provides support to Berkeley faculty and fellowships to Berkeley graduate students. Ongoing research colloquia bring together faculty, advanced graduate students, and visiting scholars for discussions. The Institute hosts distinguished visiting fellows who participate in Institute programs while in residence at Berkeley. Its public outreach programs include lectures, forums, conferences, and the Conversations with History interview series.

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