Winter Passion Projects (‘26-’27)
This winter, the Keck Center is sponsoring Passion Projects in three key themes: (1) sports and international diplomacy (2) international political economy, and (3) cultural exports and soft power. The passion projects are short-term independent projects of an appropriate scope to be completed over the break (approximately 50 hours of work). Projects must lead to a research product (paper, policy memo, podcast series, etc.) that can be posted on the Keck Center’s website. The application deadline is November 23rd, 2026. Fellows were awarded an $800 stipend upon completion of the fellowship project. To apply, click “Apply Here!” to be taken to the online application.
Click the link below to see this year’s passion projects! Students in residence on campus over winter break are especially encouraged to apply.
Winter Passion Projects (‘21-‘26)
From 2021 to 2026, The Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies, in collaboration with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies, sponsored Passion Projects over the winter break.
Each institute sponsored 4-15 students. The passion projects are short-term independent projects of an appropriate scope to be completed over the break (approximately 50 hours of work). Please click below to see previous winter passion project products from students.