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

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.

• Table of Content
• About United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
• Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Peace Scholar Fellowship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Peace Scholar Fellowship Program
• 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

Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	20 Nov 2024
Country to study	United States
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of 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 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. 

Requirements for Peace Scholar Fellowship Program Qualification

• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

Application Timeline:

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

Application Deadline

November 20, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on dev.hamiltoncore.com to apply

The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at [email protected].

For more details, visit USIP website.