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The IR Program believes that conducting original research is an
invaluable opportunity for students to become scholars: seeking
out new knowledge, constructing and testing hypotheses, and
formulating their own conclusions—and in the process becoming
vital contributors to international understanding and a global
society.
Conducting research on an international topic, particularly
while abroad, adds an enriching dimension to the research
experience. International research integrates study abroad into
the academic experience by enabling students to more actively
engage in learning in another country, improving critical
thinking and problem solving skills along with language
proficiency and cultural literacy.
Mentored by faculty, students who conduct international research
return to Tufts poised to apply their experience and research in
a capstone project, such as a senior thesis, which challenges
them to integrate what they have learned at home and abroad.
Though not necessarily an easy task, the process is one that
will better prepare them for life and work in a world in which
globalization and our responses to it will determine the future.
The IR Program is committed to supporting and promoting
high-quality research on international topics by creating and
sustaining initiatives that provide the necessary tools for
students to gain the skills and preparation needed to
successfully undertake and complete an original international
research project. In addition, we provide students and faculty
with outlets to perform research through coursework or summer
research scholarships.
For more information about international education and research
at Tufts University, please visit
http://global.tufts.edu.
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