Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences (S4)

The Winter 2027 GIS Institute will be held from January 11 - 22, 2027. Brown graduate students, researchers, staff and faculty are eligible to apply to the Institute.

Registration Schedule:

  • Application opens:  
    Monday, November 2, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance starts: 
    Monday, November 23, 2026
  • Application deadline:  
    Friday, December 4, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time
  • Institute begins: 
    Monday, January 11, 2027
  • Final project presentation: 
    Friday, January 22, 2027

How to Apply:

A link to the online application form will be available below starting Nov 2.

Questions about the Institute or the application process may be directed to S4 Director, Prof. Kevin Mwenda (kevin_mwenda@brown.edu)