USIP Peace # Program
The USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship program, established in 1988, provides non-residential fellowships to Ph.D. candidates at US universities for doctoral dissertations on conflict management, peacebuilding, and security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported 408 scholars, many of whom have distinguished careers in research, higher education, and policymaking.
The program, in partnership with the Minerva Research Initiative, offers up to 18 fellowships annually, supporting research and writing stages of dissertations. It encourages applications from underrepresented groups in international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, diplomacy, and international policymaking, aiming to provide additional support.
USIP is seeking Ph.D. candidates with high-quality, policy-relevant research in conflict management, peacebuilding, and security-related studies, with a preference for those closely related to USIP Issue Areas and Minerva Research Initiative research priorities.
See Also: Nottingham Research Fellowships 2024 in UK Fully Funded
Special consideration will be given to proposed research in the following areas:
- Strategic rivalry
- Global shocks and fragility
- The American approach to peace-building
Registration and Application Process for the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
Applying for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition is a two-step process.
REGISTRATION: Please register using USIP’s competition management program FLUXX. All applicants must have registered for this competition even if they have registered previously for another USIP competition.
APPLICATION: After completing the registration, applicants must prepare and submit a complete application in FLUXX. USIP does not provide status updates on submitted applications at any time.
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Important Dates
| Registration opens | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| Registration closes | Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Application deadline | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Letters of reference due | Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT |
Application Requirements
Applications for the competition will be evaluated based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field, addressing one of the key initiatives or research priorities listed in the links, and not relevant to the issue areas.
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 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, in 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.
The application includes the following sections: Scholar
- 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
USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2024 25 Deadline
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
