Working for Peace in West Africa
The Ethics Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life has been working on international law and gender justice issues in the West African region. The program aims to actively promote coexistence in the region without becoming a purely a symbolic effort towards peace. Read more about the Ethics Center's West Africa project.
Students Making a Difference
This summer's World of Work fellows are traveling the globe, from Bangladesh, to Kenya, to Germany, to name a few. Click here to read about the exciting work these students are conducting abroad.
Working Towards Better Healthcare in Peru
2009 Ethics Center Student Fellowship recipient Kathleen Rees '10 is spending this summer working with ProPeru as a public health investigator to address the specific healthcare needs of vulnerable communities near Cusco. Read her latest blog post.
Brandeis Students Span the Globe
This past year, over 45% of the junior class studied abroad. Click here to view the over 250 approved international programs offered.Social Justice Through Performance
WOW Fellow Renana Gal '12 is working in Helle, Germany this summer with Aktionstheatergruppe, an NGO dedicated to supporting and promoting peace and equality through theater performances and demonstrations.
Fellowships and Awards
Resources for financing study and experiential learning abroad.
Undergraduate Fellowships & Funding
In researching funding for global experiences, you might first take a look at the following web sites:
- Study Abroad Scholarships and Funding
Your first stop for funding for all Brandeis study abroad programs. - Internships at Brandeis
Breakdown of different programs, application procedures and deadlines. - Academic Research Fellowships
The starting place for all post-graduate and undergraduate research fellowships, including Truman, Fulbright, and Marshall awards.
- Jane's Travel Grant
For Latin American research.
- Max Kade Travel Grant
For research and study in Germany or for German-related research projects.
- Schusterman Center Research Travel Grants
Funding for a summer research project in Israel or about Israel.
- Hiatt World of Work Fellowships
Funding for summer internships around the globe.
- Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice Internships
Provides a stipend of $3,500 to design an internship project related to social justice — anywhere in the world.
- Sorensen Fellowships (formerly the Ethics Center Student Fellowships)
Design your own summer internship or research program — anywhere in the world.
- Maurice J. and Fay B. Karpf Peace Award Prizes
To create a project for peace in the United States or abroad.
- Ari Hahn Peace Awards
To fund promising peace projects and conference participation in the United States or abroad.
Graduate Fellowships & Funding
- Feldman Graduate Fellowship in Sustainable Development
Provides funding for residency and field work.
- Jane's Travel Grant
For Latin American research.
- Max Kade Travel Grant
For research and study in Germany or for German-related research projects.
- Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship
For recent graduates studying visual and fine arts, including art history, conservation, studio art and photography.
- Maurice J. and Fay B. Karpf Peace Award Prizes
To create a project for peace at home or abroad.
- Ari Hahn Peace Awards
To fund promising peace projects and conference participation in the United States or abroad. - Rapaporte Foundation Summer Internship Grants
Enables Brandeis students pursue an otherwise unpaid summer internship in an organization or project that serves the interests of women, girls, or gender equity.
- Rosalie Katchen Travel Grant
To support scholars traveling to the Association of Jewish Studies annual meeting.
- Sachar Award
Provides doctoral candidates up to $1,500 to conduct research abroad.