Funding

Research funding is provided by the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaboration in Conflict Transformation, the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), and the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Student Abroad and International Student Special Interest Group (SAIS SIG). Our team is sincerely grateful for the support of this work.

The Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaboration in Conflict Transformation

The Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation was “Inspired by a desire to address growing divisiveness in the United States and around the world, this initiative will embed the principles and practice of conflict transformation in the full continuum of a liberal arts education, from high school through graduate school”. More information about the collaborative here and how it is being implemented here.

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

MIIS’ Office of Sponsored Programs work to support “a range of public and private organizations supporting Institute research, educational programs, scholarships, and capital projects”. This research project is specifically funded in part by MIIS’ Endowment for Faculty Excellence and Institute Development Funds. More about the institution can be found here.

Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)

CIES’ Student Abroad and International Student SIG works to create a network of practitioners and researchers focused on understanding issues and sharing best practices surrounding international student mobility, education abroad, and exchange programs. Their mission is to “promote interdisciplinary scholarship opportunities and critical dialogues by connecting professionals and academics who are involved in serving the international student population”. More about the SAIS SIG can be found here.