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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.

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GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab

Learn more about the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab here.

Domestic Study Away Programs −+

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 −+

Morocco (Summer)

Learn more about the Morocco program here.

Scotland (Summer)

Learn more about the Scotland program here.

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MPA Program Informational Webinar

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2026 George S. Parthemos Lecture

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Apr 24

2026 SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium

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