United States Institute of Peace (USIP) 2022 Peace Scholar Fellowship Programme

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship programme awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security studies.

Since 1988, the programme has supported the dissertations of 371 young scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education, and policy making.

This programme partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships relating to topics on peace and security studies. Currently, the programme awards up to 18 scholarships per year, and awards support both the research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

• Table of Content
• About United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
• USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
• Requirements for USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, pol... continue reading

USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

• 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.

Requirements for USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program Qualification

• Open to Ph.D. candidates enrolled in U.S. universities who have successfully completed all of the required classwork and any required comprehensive exams.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply, however they must be Ph.D. candidates currently enrolled at a U.S. university. Students at international and satellite universities are not eligible.
• All applicants must be Ph.D. candidates at the time of application. Master’s students or other students pursuing graduate coursework are not eligible to apply.
• There is no age requirement for Peace Scholars.

Documents Required for Application

• A confirmation of your eligibility, must be a Ph.D. candidate
• Your personal and contact information
• Letters of recommendation
• Bibliography
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional links to publications.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit USIP website