Research and Volunteering Opportunities

STEM Research Internships

STEM students admitted to the CASA-Granada program have the exciting opportunity to apply for research assistantships at the University of Granada. CASA students accepted into this unique program will be paired with UGR graduate students in their respective fields of study. CASA students work closely with the UGR graduate students and faculty, acquiring hands-on experience in UGR and/or PTS (Parque Tecnólogico de la Salud) research labs, and they contribute their English skills in the revision of articles and posters.

CASA students at any level of Spanish language proficiency can apply for an assistantship. Beginner-level students take intensive language classes at the Center for Modern Languages in the mornings and spend afternoons at their respective UGR/PTS placements. CASA-Granada staff work with students in the other programs to arrange an assistantship schedule around their classes at the UGR/CLM (wherever possible).

Interested students must apply for the assistantship well in advance of their program start date. Students should contact the CASA-Granada staff as soon as they are accepted into a CASA-Granada program and confirm their participation, so that appropriate placements can be identified.

Volunteering

There are numerous opportunities for students to engage in volunteering activities in the city of Granada: in local schools, homeless shelters, charitable organizations, etc. CASA-Granada staff will assist students in securing an opportunity that fits their interests and experience.

At a glance

City
Granada, Spain

Lead Institution
Brown University

Partner Institution
University of Granada

Housing
University Residence Hall
Homestays

Language requirements
Varies by program track

Calendar
Fall and/or Spring semesters

Applications
Students from CASA member institutions apply via their home institution. Non-CASA member students apply through Brown University

Special features
Program tracks available for students with no Spanish knowledge to students with advanced skills
STEM research placements

Member Universities

Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Northwestern University
Trinity College, University of Dublin
The University of Pennsylvania
The University of Melbourne
Vanderbilt University