Are you currently pursuing a PhD program in USA? We are pleased to inform you that eligible PhD students enrolled in U.S. universities, who are writing doctoral dissertations on subjects relevant to conflict management, peacebuilding, and security studies are given non-residential fellowships under the USIP’s Peace Scholar Fellowship program 2024-2025.
It will interest you to know that up to 408 academics have had their dissertations supported by the program since 1988, and many of them have gone on to significant careers in research, higher education, and policymaking. This is your opportunity to gain significant advancement in your research career.
USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2024-25 – Details
The Peace Scholar initiative collaborates with the Minerva Research project to sponsor new fellowships. The program presently awards up to 18 fellowships each year, and awards assist in funding both the dissertation study’s research and writing phases.
Individuals who are members of underrepresented groups in diplomacy and global politics, peace and conflict studies, and security studies, are encouraged to apply. Before we explore further the details of this Fellowship, let’s discuss briefly about the United States Institute of Peace.
About the United States Institute of Peace(USIP)
The promotion of conflict prevention and resolution internationally is the responsibility of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). USIP is an American federal organization that offers training in diplomacy, mediation, and other peace-building techniques as well as research, analysis, and training. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
A national “peace academy” had been proposed for years before the USIP was created in 1984 as a result of Congressional legislation that President Ronald Reagan had signed into law. The Institute is nonpartisan and independent, avoiding external interference. It’s only source of finance is through a congressional allocation.
With up to fifteen members, the Institute is governed by a bipartisan board of directors which must include the secretary of defense, the secretary of state, and the president of the National Defense University; who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Benefits of USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
- The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), awards funds for up to 18 Peace Scholars for a duration of 10-month, non-residential fellowship.
- Additionally, Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 which is usually paid directly to the individual in three tranches.
- Please note that Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.
Eligibility Criteria for USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
To be considered eligible for the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2024-25, Candidates must meet the conditions below:
- Candidates must Ph.D. programs with high-quality, policy-relevant research that will deepen their understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding, and other applicable security-related studies.
- Preference is given to applications that are closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative.
The following proposed research areas will receive special consideration:
- Strategic rivalry
- Global shocks and fragility
- The American approach to peacebuilding
- for more information about the Institute’s key priorities and initiatives, kindly navigate to the USIP FY’24 Congressional Budget Justification at https://www.usip.org/cj
Important Dates to Note for USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
- Commencement of Registration: Thursday, September 7, 2023
- Closing date for Registration: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Application deadline: 28 November 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
How to Apply
Are you Interested and qualified? The application process is easy, simply Go to the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) portal on https://usip.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new
All application materials must be submitted on FLUXX via the link above
Documents Required for Application
- A confirmation that you’re a Ph.D. candidate enrolled at a U.S. university.
- Personal and contact information
- Letters of recommendation
- Bibliography
- Curriculum Vitae
- Optional links to publications
Application Deadline
November 28, 2023.
