Research resources and advice for Swarthmore students applying for these competitive fellowships and prizes: Watson, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright
Short, readable summaries of laws passed in countries around the world. Explore the latest updates or browse by country or topic. (Written by staff at the Law Library of Congress.)
Planning a Watson Itinerary: Identifying Organizations & Other Potential Sites
Not sure which organizations work on the projects you're interested in? Want to see which organizations are active in a particular country? Use these directories to find out.
Lets you choose a country or city and identify civil society organizations based there, as well as upcoming conferences (for example, see the profile for Indonesia)
This database is primarily used for finding grant funding, but you can also use it to identify non-profit organizations. (Log in with your Swarthmore username and password. Access provided by Swarthmore's office of Sponsored Programs.)
Internationalizing Your Research
Maps & Street View
Maps are a great way to explore a place from a distance. You're likely familiar with Google Maps and Street View.
Particularly outside the US, consider using additional mapping services:
