Christopher Medalis

Christopher Medalis serves as Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and Affiliated Faculty for the MA in Sustainable Development at SIT Graduate Institute, leveraging 30+ years of expertise in global higher education capacity building, internationalization, and grant program management across universities, governments, and NGOs.

Education:

• PhD in History, Columbia University
• MPhil in History, Columbia University
• MA in History, Columbia University
• BA in International Relations, George Washington University

His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary international educational practices, focusing on public diplomacy frameworks, popular culture influences, and cross-national educational policy comparisons. This interdisciplinary approach informs his work in advancing global academic collaboration and cultural exchange initiatives.

As a strategic advisor, Dr. Medalis reviews proposals for the National Science Foundation and European Commission while guiding U.S. foundations and NGOs on study abroad scholarship design. His grant management expertise spans program development, implementation oversight, and evaluation for international academic exchanges.