Program Overview

Introduction to the Kellogg Institute for International Studies

The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, part of the University of Notre Dame's new Keough School of Global Affairs, is an interdisciplinary community of scholars that promotes research, provides educational opportunities, and builds linkages related to democracy and human development.

About the Institute

• Our Mission
• Strategic Plan
• Institute History
• Annual Reports
• Contact
  • Staff by Name
  • Staff by Area
• Themes
  • Democracy
  • Human Development
• Outreach Initiatives
  • The Ford Program
  • Global Democracy Conferences (GDC)
  • LANACC
• Awards
  • Ford Family Notre Dame Award
  • Outstanding Doctoral Student Contributions
  • Undergraduate Mentoring Award
• Employment Opportunities
• Calendar

People

• Directories
  • Kellogg Faculty
  • Visiting Fellows
  • Advisory Board
  • Democracy Postdoctoral Researchers
  • Graduate Students
  • Undergraduate Students
    • International Scholars
    • Developing Researchers
  • Faculty Committee
  • Institute Staff
  • Student Workers
• Alumni
  • Engage with Alumni

Research

• Research Themes
  • Democracy
  • Human Development
• Major Research Initiatives
  • The Ford Program
  • Democracy Initiative
  • Global Democracy Conferences (GDC)
  • Policy and Practice Research Labs
  • Research Clusters
  • Varieties of Democracy Project
• Publications
  • Kellogg Institute Book Series
  • Kellogg Institute Working Papers
  • Conference Publications
• Faculty
  • Faculty Research Highlights
  • Kellogg Funded Faculty Research
  • Visiting Fellow Research
  • Visiting Fellows News and Spotlights
  • Work in Progress Seminars
  • Working Groups
• Graduate Students
  • Kellogg Funded Doctoral Research
  • Doctoral Research Highlights
  • Graduate Student News
  • Comparative Politics Workshop
• Undergraduate Students
  • Kellogg Int'l Scholars Program
  • Kellogg/Kroc Research Grants
  • Experiencing the World Fellowships
  • Kellogg Developing Researchers Program

Opportunities

• ND Faculty
  • Faculty Grant Opportunities
  • Work in Progress Series
  • Working Groups
  • Working Paper Series
  • Kellogg Event Proposal Form
• Visiting Researchers
  • Visiting Fellowship Program
  • Fulbright Chair
  • Other Visitor Opportunities
• Graduate Students
  • Doctoral Student Affiliates
  • PhD Fellowships
  • Dissertation Year Fellowship
  • Graduate Research Grants
  • Professionalization Grants
  • Conference Travel Grants
  • Comparative Politics Workshop
  • Kellogg Event Proposal Form
• Undergraduate Students
  • Overview Page
  • Research Programs
    • Kellogg Int'l Scholars Program
    • Kellogg Developing Researchers Program
  • Experiential Learning
    • Pre-Experiencing the World Fellowship Program
    • Experiencing the World Fellowships
    • Kellogg/Kroc Undergraduate Research Grants
  • International Development Studies

News & Media

• News
• Podcasts
  • Global Stage
  • Democracy Paradox

Example of Research: Women and the Adoption of Mobile Money

A research project was conducted in Arusha, Tanzania, to examine the gender gap in the usage of mobile financial services, such as mobile money. The project involved interviewing both men and women in markets around town to obtain a random sample. The research aimed to determine where along the customer journey women tend to drop off compared to men in the usage of mobile money. The project underwent significant logistical changes, and the researcher had to adapt the customer journey framework to include users who utilized mobile money more often than once a week. The data collection methods were also amended, and the researcher developed a sheet for taking notes during the interviews. The project highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability in research design and implementation.