University of Georgia

Conduct research in Athens and beyond

The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) offers undergraduate students opportunities to conduct independent and faculty mentored research on campus as a part of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab and through several of our domestic and international study away programs. All students taking part in GLOBIS research opportunities are eligible to apply for a $1,000 research grant through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). Find more information on opportunities for research with GLOBIS below.

On Campus
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GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab

Learn more about the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab here.

Domestic Study Away Programs
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Freedom to Assemble (Summer)

Learn more about the Freedom to Assemble program here.

U.S. National Parks (Maymester)

Learn more about the U.S. National Parks program here.

International Study Away Programs
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Morocco (Summer)

Learn more about the Morocco program here.

Scotland (Summer)

Learn more about the Scotland program here.

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Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being

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Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being

At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID, child marriage policy, maternal health chatbots and

March 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Julia Straka

Mar 2026

March 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Julia Straka

Julia Straka is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and

Remembering Dr. Igor Khripunov

Feb 2026

Remembering Dr. Igor Khripunov

Dr. Igor Alekseevich Khripunov of Athens, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on May 26, 1946, in Moscow, Russia,

Feb 2026

Politics of the Presidency

When The Politics of the Presidency first appeared in print forty years ago, John Maltese was still a graduate student. He had no idea that he would eventually help steward

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Mar 13
MPA Program Informational Webinar

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Mar 16
Global Decisions presented by Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Mar 16
2026 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM