Moody International
Changemakers

Moody International Changemakers discuss concepts of civic STEM, science communication, and participate in community-engaged STEM projects across a range of issues such as environmental science, architecture and engineering, and public health.

Where they go:
 

• Chiapas, Mexico
• Mexico City, Mexico
• Mbarara, Uganda
• Wakiso, Uganda
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Bogota, Colombia
   

Partners:
 

• Cantaro Azul
• Colectivo Las Abejas
• Every Shelter
• Isla Urbana
• Kiyita Family Alliance for Development
• Mackenzie Presbyterian University
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

The next application cycle will open in October 2026 for travel in Summer 2027!

• We welcome first-year, sophomore, and junior Rice undergraduate students from all majors to apply. (Seniors - check out other fellowships opportunities here.) 
• Fellows must be on campus for the spring 2027 semester to participate in the in-person International Service course.
• Other preferred qualifications such as foreign language proficiency are noted in the project descriptions.

The Center for Civic Leadership provides a number of advising resources to support you with the application process. Please reach out to us:

• Drop-in advising hours with CCL staff. 
• Program Lead: Kelsey Ullom, Associate Director (keu1@rice.edu, RMC 208, 713-348-6163)