United States Institute of Peace 2022-23 Peace Scholar Fellowship Request for Applications (RfA)
The United States Institutes of Peace (USIP) seeks applications from doctoral candidates with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding and other relevant security studies. Priority will be given to applications closely related to the mission of USIP 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 by addressing one of the key initiatives or research priorities listed in the links above.
Registration, Application Process, and Due Dates
REGISTRATION: The application process begins with registration. Please go to usip.fluxx.io to register for this competition. Registration is required for all applicants to this competition even if you have registered previously for another USIP competition. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, and all applicants must register online by Friday October 15, 2021, at 4:00pm EDT.
APPLICATION: After completing the registration, applicants must prepare and submit a complete application. The deadline for submitting the application is Tuesday, October 26 at 4:00pm EDT. Further instructions on completing the application are included in USIP’s online application system FLUXX. Please note that USIP will not be able to provide status updates on submitted applications at any time.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Once a full application has been submitted, it undergoes a series of rigorous reviews by experts in the peace and security fields. The final docket of recommended proposals is reviewed by the USIP Board of Directors, who make the final decision on the awards. All selected applicants will be notified by Spring 2022.
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.
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