United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for Doctoral Candidates ($20,000 Stipend)
Application Deadline: November 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program. USIP’s Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to Ph.D. 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 427 scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education and policy making.
USIP seeks applications from doctoral candidates at U.S. universities with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding, and security issues. Applicants must have completed all required Ph.D. coursework and comprehensive exams and have an approved dissertation research proposal. Priority will be given to applications closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative.
Application Requirements
- Applications will be selected based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field.
- Applications that do not address a topic listed above or draw a clear connection to either the USIP or Minerva mission will not be considered.
Benefits
- 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-person in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2025.
Application Process
- Applicants must prepare and submit an online application. USIP will not provide status updates on submitted applications.
The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at PeaceScholarFellows@usip.org.
Application Timeline:
- Application opens: Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Application deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT
