IPRA 2021 Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship For Women

The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband, Lawrence Senesh, established this fellowship following her death in 1989. The first award was made at the IPRA 25th Anniversary conference, July 1990, in Groningen, Netherlands and has been made biennially ever since.

• Table of Content
• About The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA)
• IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship
• Requirements for IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA)

The IPRA Foundation was founded in 1990 as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. The Foundation's purpose is to promote peace research and scholarship throughout the world.

IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship

The scholarship consists of US $ 10,000 in 2 years (US $ 5,000 per year) to cover university expenses of students.

Requirements for IPRA Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship Qualification

The Dorothy Senesh Fellowship is available to women from developing countries;

• who have completed a Bachelor’s degree,
• who have been accepted into a graduate program and
• whose graduate work is to be focused on issues related to the goals of IPRA.

Funds will only be dispersed when the selected candidate is admitted into a graduate program. Awards are considered based on need; therefore students with substantial funding sources are less likely to be considered for the award.

This fellowship is not for research purposes and proposals.  Do not apply if you are male, if you are an undergraduate, or if you are not from a country in the Global South.

Documents Required for Application

SENESH FELLOWSHIP REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Application (English or Spanish)
• Letter of Acceptance to your graduate program (may be pdf)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (recommenders must email letters directly to Ms. Crystal Money.)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The link to the English or Spanish Application form can be found below. Please write in English or in Spanish.

EMAIL ONE COPY OF THE APPLICATION FORM To Program Administrative Assistant Ms. Crystal N. Money at:

[email protected]

For more details, visit IPRA website. 

Important Notes: Fellowship is for only women from developing countries who have already been accepted to a graduate program in peace studies from an accredited university. All other applicants will not be considered. Do not apply if you are male, an undergraduate, or not from a developing country.