Life @ Watson
A vibrant community of students, scholars, and visitors, the Watson School strives to enhance our understanding of the world's greatest challenges and offer comparative and innovative ideas and solutions. Learn more about ways to get involved.
Life @ Watson
A vibrant community of students, scholars, and visitors, the Watson School strives to enhance our understanding of the world's greatest challenges and offer comparative and innovative ideas and solutions. Learn more about ways to get involved.
Senior Fellow Study Groups
These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real world challenges. They are open to undergraduates and graduate students from all concentrations. The study groups are designed to be accessible to students across different fields and to avoid infringing on students’ coursework.
Recent Study Groups
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Fall 2025 practitioner-led study groups
These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real world challenges. Enrollment in each group is limited to 25 students.
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Spring 2025 practitioner-led study groups
These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real world challenges. Enrollment in each group is limited to 25 students.
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Fall 2024 practitioner-led study groups
These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real world challenges. Enrollment in each group is limited to 25 students.
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Research & Internship Funding Opportunities
Explore a variety of funding opportunities offered by the Watson School and Brown University to support students pursuing research, internships, and public service experiences. These programs help students deepen their learning, collaborate with faculty, and gain hands-on experience addressing real-world challenges.
Student Experience
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Alumni Spotlight: Nate Blouin ’19 MPA
Nate Blouin, who earned his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2019, dropped out of his freshman year of college and moved to Utah to ski. He then went on to become the youngest legislator in Utah's State Senate, defeating his opponent with 72% of the vote.
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The Brown University junior balances a dedication to public affairs and documentary filmmaking with a personal calling as a caregiver and advocate for families confronting dementia.
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Alumni Spotlight: Marcus Burke ’17 MPA
Internationally focused from a young age and growing up outside Washington, D.C., Marcus Burke experienced career growth after earning his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2017 as a mid-career professional.
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Jobs @ the Watson School
From research assistantships to unique student liaison roles, there are many ways to get involved and gain hands-on experience at the Watson School.
Events@Watson
Upcoming Events at the Watson School