2026 Illinois Global Institute Summer Research Fellowship
The Illinois Global Institute and its centers and programs invite applications for our 2026 IGI Summer Research Fellowships.
Help the Illinois Global Institute Support International Learning & Research
For over 60 years, the University of Illinois has been a national leader in international education, providing students with specialized language, area, and global studies training that gives them a competitive edge in job prospects, research, and professional networks. Alumni use their linguistic...
In memoriam: Edward A. Kolodziej
Edward A. Kolodziej, professor emeritus of political science and founding director of the Center for Global Studies, passed away at the age of 91 on Jan. 18, 2026. As the founder and former director of CGS from 2000-2016, Kolodziej provided the vision to pursue new forms of interdisciplinary...
LAS recognizes IGI's Anita Kaiser with Staff Award
Anita Kaiser, the associate director of the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, is among eight staff and academic professional employees recognized by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for their outstanding professional contributions....
Applications now being accepted for graduate student fellowships
IGI is now accepting applications for fellowships that support language learning and research. The Graduate Language Fellowship provides University of Illinois...
Illinois Scholars at Risk program named Outstanding Campus Organization
International Student and Scholar Services has recognized the Illinois Scholars at Risk program with an award for Outstanding Campus Unit or Organization. ISAR, which is administratively housed in the Illinois Global Institute, aims to provide...
Spotlight on IGI alum Maiga Muga
Maiga Muga earned an MA in African Studies in 2024, focusing on education policy, digital transformation, and global education trends, particularly in the context of Tanzania and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is now a PhD student in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership; his research explores the...
Study Abroad
FLAS Fellowships can be used to study at Illinois, “away” within the U.S., or abroad.
Summer FLAS and Resources
Summer FLAS programs have very specific requirements. Please be sure that the program for which you are applying meets these requirements.
Languages
If a language is offered by more than one center, students can apply to all centers that offer the language. For example, Polish is offered by the European Union Cen