Request for Applications: USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship 2023-2024
Sep 6, 2022
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US Institute of Peace
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USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported the dissertations of 371 young scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education, and policy making.
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 applicationsclosely 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
- Violence and extremism in fragile states
- Global shocks
- American peacebuilding
*See the USIP FY’23 Congressional Budget Justification for more information about the Institute’s key priorities and initiatives.
Registration and Application Process
Applying for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition is a two-step process.
- REGISTRATION: All applicants must register for this competition even if you have registered previously for another USIP competition. Register for an account here.
- APPLICATION: After completing the registration, applicants must prepare and submit a complete application. Further instructions on completing the application are included in USIP’s online application system FLUXX. USIP does not provide status updates on submitted applications at any time.
Important Dates
Registration opens: Thursday September 1, 2022
Registration closes: Thursday October 6, 2022, at 4:00PM EDT
Application deadline: Tuesday October 18, 2022, at 4:00PM EDT
Letters of Reference due: Tuesday October 25, 2022, at 4:00PM EDT
Application Requirements
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.
Peace Scholar Fellowship Details
USIP funds up to 18 Peace Scholars for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship. Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 for the academic year, paid directly to the individual in three tranches. Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.
Peace Scholars are required to participate in an annual workshop. When their dissertation is completed and approved by their committee, the Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy 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.