2015 Global Development Summer Institute Announced

Every Summer since 2001, the Payson Center for International Development offers intensive, two (2) to three (3) week long study-abroad programs with one (1),  two (2) or three (3) courses per location. Courses are open to graduate students and non-Tulane graduate level-students. All courses earn three (3) credits. The cost varies based on location and number of courses taken in one location. (Note: Price does not include airfare).

Our 2015 Global Development Summer Institute offers graduate students exciting courses that combine theory & practice in the developing world.
 
Students will have the opportunity to:

• Study in settings that connect the classroom and the field through excursions and local guest speakers;
• Engage in cross-cultural learning and study with peers from the host countries;
• Study with globally engaged faculty; and
• Explore the intersections of development interventions, culture, social, and political structures.

Courses are open to graduate students and non-Tulane graduate level-students. All courses earn three (3) credits. The cost is $4,100 for one course or $7,500 for two courses in the same country. (Note: Price does not include airfare).

For Summer 2015, the Payson Center for International Development is pleased to offer courses on four continents in five (5) locations:

• Ethiopia
• Italy
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Nepal
• Panama

The application process is now open. Students are encouraged to apply early since courses do sell out.

If you have any questions or would like to request more information regarding any of the institute courses or application process:

• attend an Information Session:
  • Downtown: November 20, 2015
  • Uptown and Online: November 21, 2015
• consult our Summer Institute Frequently Asked Questions.
• contact us by email at paysonsummer@tulane.edu
• or call (504) 865-5240