Student Research

Each IDCE student completes a final research paper on a theme, issue, question, or problem of special interest developed from course work or field experience or a thesis on a selected topic comprising the same elements as the paper, plus more in-depth original research and fieldwork that contributes new knowledge.

In recent years, IDCE students have been awarded prestigious fellowships to pursue innovative research. These have included Fulbright Fellowships, Switzer Fellowships, Albert Schweitzer Fellowships, David L. Boren Fellowships, Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowships, Catholic Relief Services Fellowships, Compton Mentor Fellowships, Compton Environment and Sustainable Development Fellowships and the E7 Sustainable Energy Scholarship. Others have received Presidential Management Internships.