United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

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 [email protected].

Application Timeline:

Application opens: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Application deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: November 28, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT

The 2024-25 Peace Scholar Fellowship competition is now open. This program partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships. Currently, the program awards up to 18 fellowships per year, and awards support both research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

Applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, and other related academic disciplines, as well as diplomacy and international policymaking, are strongly encouraged.

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 applications closely 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
Global shocks and fragility
The American approach to peacebuilding

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 2024. The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP

Applying for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition is a two-step process.

REGISTRATION: All applicants must have registered for this competition even if you have registered previously for another USIP competition.

APPLICATION: After completing the registration, applicants must prepare and submit a complete application. USIP does not provide status updates on submitted applications at any time.

Important Dates

Registration opens: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Registration closes: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
Application deadline: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
Letters of reference due: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2024/2025

United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for Doctoral Candidates ($20,000 Stipend)

Application Process

United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2024/2025

Important Dates