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What explains conflict and cooperation both within and between states? This program uses Europe as its laboratory to address these questions. We examine cases in international politics by traveling from London to Istanbul. Students will compare diverse political systems as well as international relationships as they have evolved across Europe. We contemplate the origins of the Cold War at the site where Stalin and Truman first met as well as its collapse at the Berlin Wall. We study civil conflict on location in Northern Ireland and Bosnia. We visit legislative assemblies, international organizations, and the sites of great turning points in history. These visits will help us examine diverse forms of democracy, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, and the origins of the modern international system.
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Participants Needed!
We are inviting college students to participate in focus groups studying the effects of political parties and institutional and personal decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested, please fill out the following form below.
Selected focus group participants will be rewarded with pizza!
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Below are a couple of anthropology classes that might be of interest to political science students:
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The Elliott School of International Affairs will be attending the BYU Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, October 17 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
They will also be hosting Coffee Chats in Salt Lake City on Monday, October 16 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about our programs to have a one-on-one meeting with an admissions representative. Sign up is required.
The Elliott School features 8 M.A. programs, including:
If you have questions, reach out to esiagrad@gwu.edu.
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The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI) has two great opportunities coming up for pre-law students
1. UCLI Pre-law Symposium: The annual UCLI Pre-law Symposium will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law. Our keynote speaker this year will be Trina Higgins, the US Attorney for the State of Utah. The event also provides insight into the law school application process and resources available to students. There will also be sessions with law students and practicing attorneys sharing about their experiences. Other highlights include a mock law class and free professional headshots. The event is free to attend and lunch is provided. The event is open to anyone interested in attending law school. It will be particularly valuable to individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to, women, racial minorities, members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, first-gen students, and individuals from rural communities. Click here to learn more and to register.
2. Announcing the 2024 UCLI and Kirton McConkie Pre-Law Fellowship!
We are pleased to announce the 2024 UCLI and Kirton McConkie Pre-law Fellowship - a program that aims to support up to ten individuals seriously interested in the study of law. The Fellowship includes an enrichment series of ten seminars on topics related to law school, the legal field, and law school application; access to a designated attorney mentor and law student mentor; a fully paid LSAT course; and reimbursement of certain related expenses. Additional information about eligibility and programming is available here; interested individuals may apply here (note that applications aren’t due until 31 January 2024). We express deep gratitude to our donors who have made this program possible: Kirton McConkie, LSAC, Utah Bar Foundation, and the University of Utah Office of General Counsel. Please spread the word to your connections!
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Paid internship opportunities for Leland
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Applications for the Accountability, Behavior, & Conflict in Democratic Politics (ABCD) REU Summer 2024 Program are now being accepted, with a deadline of January 19, 2024.
This is a research-intensive training program for undergraduate students, hosted by the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University.
Students can find more information about the program, and the link to the application portal here.
In addition, the REU co-directors will host an informational webinar on October 24, 2-3pm CT, via Zoom. Interested in attending? Please send an email to Dr. Zechmeister at liz.zechmeister@vanderbilt.edu for the Zoom link.
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The Governor's Office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 Fellowship Program
This program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in public service and leadership. Unlike a standard internship fellows work directly with senior advisors and cabinet members on a wide variety of initiatives. Importantly, they are given direct exposure to legislative efforts in the spring, from initial policy drafting in January to bill review in April.
Governor's Office fellows are compensated at $15 per hour for their service from January to June (i.e. we ask for a 6-month commitment). This experience helps prepare students for future careers in public service—over 80% of former participants have received full-time employment offers after their time with us.
The application portal for our Spring 2024 Fellowship Program is open until October 31, 2023. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and advise them to apply. If there are any questions, please reach out to me. Thank you.
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Deadline extended for Scoville Peace
Fellowship Application
Applications are open for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC, including leading think tanks and advocacy groups that focus on international security and diplomacy issues.
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
Spring 2024 Fellowship: October 23, 2023
(begin between January 15 and April 1, 2024)
Fall 2024 Fellowship: January 8, 2024
(begin between July 15 and October 1, 2024)
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BYU CXL Mentorship with BYU Googlers Program
They are accepting applications from all majors for students interested in getting mentored by one of dozens of BYU Alumni who have spent time working at top tier tech firms like Facebook (Meta), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google, etc…
Applications are open until Oct. 20th.
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