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USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship 2024/2025

George Christian Boadi 2 years ago

USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship 2024/2025 awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported the dissertations of 408 scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education, and policy making.

This program partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships. Currently, the program awards up to 18 fellowships per year, and awards support both research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

Applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, and other related academic disciplines, as well as diplomacy and international policymaking, are strongly encouraged.

About United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an American federal institution tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide. It provides research, analysis, and training to individuals in diplomacy, mediation, and other peace-building measures.

Following years of proposals for a national “peace academy”, the USIP was established in 1984 by Congressional legislation signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.

Benefits of USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship 2024/2025

USIP funds up to 18 Peace Scholars for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship. Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 paid directly to the individual in three tranches. Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.

Requirements for USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship 2024/2025

USIP seeks applications from Ph.D. candidates with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen understanding about conflict management, peacebuilding and other applicable security-related studies. USIP strongly prefers applications closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative.

Special consideration will be given to proposed research in the following areas*:

Strategic rivalry
Global shocks and fragility
The American approach to peacebuilding

See the USIP FY’24 Congressional Budget Justification for more information about the Institute’s key priorities and initiatives.

Important Dates

Registration opens: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Registration closes: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
Application deadline: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
Letters of reference due: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT

Applications will be selected based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field by addressing one of the key initiatives or research priorities listed in the links above.

Applications that are not relevant to the priorities or issue areas of USIP or the Minerva Research Initiative will not be considered for the competition.

Documents Required for Application

The application includes the following sections:

A confirmation of your eligibility, must be a Ph.D. candidate enrolled at a U.S. university.
Your personal and contact information
Letters of recommendation
Bibliography
Curriculum Vitae
Optional links to publications

How to Apply

click Here to apply!

Peace Scholars are required to participate in an annual workshop, in-person in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2024. The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at PeaceScholarFellows@usip.org.

For more information, see the Peace Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please direct questions about usage of USIP’s online application system to PeaceScholarFellows@usip.org.

All application materials must be submitted on FLUXX.