Journeys of Inquiry
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The Journeys of Inquiry program provides an opportunity for Stanford undergraduate students to gain firsthand insights into global development issues, in low- and middle-income countries.
These short, experiential-learning trips are led by King Center Faculty Affiliates, typically during the summer quarter. Past trip locations have included Colombia, China, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Program Costs
The Stanford King Center on Global Development will cover:
- Round-trip, economy class airfare (based on fares to and from San Francisco)
- In-country accommodation and transportation
- A nominal stipend, sufficient to cover food when restaurants are not arranged
Students are financially responsible for:
- Pre-departure immunizations
- Travel medicine consultation
- Health insurance
- Visa costs
- All other incidental expenses
Eligibility and Requirements
- Strong preference for those who are taking or have taken Economics 118: Development Economics
- Spoken language skills preferred (based on location TBD)
- Stanford undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply
- All majors are welcome
- Students must be currently enrolled at Stanford as well as enrolled in autumn of the following year
In Addition
- Per Stanford’s international travel policy, this opportunity is conditional on the security and medical risk level in the proposed destinations remaining at medium risk or below. See Stanford International Affairs for more information.
- International students must check with the Bechtel International Center regarding whether their immigration status will allow them to travel over the summer.
- Students will be required to attend or complete in spring quarter:
- An Office of International Affairs (OIA) international travel preparation course on Canvas;
- A Stanford King Center on Global Development orientation session regarding compliance with Stanford University policies;
- A field research information session; and
- A Vaden Travel Health information session or a travel clinic appointment.
- Please note that these will be held in spring quarter and are mandatory.
Questions?
Please contact the King Center Programs Team at kingcenter_programs@stanford.edu with any questions.