The Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies (MIRS) offers content-based programs for graduate students who are proficient in Russian, as well as funding, professional support, and educational opportunities. Students pursuing careers in diplomacy, translation and interpretation, conflict resolution, non-governmental organizations, and academia will find unique opportunities to engage directly with experts from the United States, Russia, and the post-Soviet states through various programs.
MIRs offers a range of programs featuring leading intellectuals such as the Summer Symposium and the Trialogue Initiative, which brings together scholars from Russia, the U.S. and China.