United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/26 for PhD Scholars ($20,000 Stipend)

Applications are open for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/26 for PhD Scholars. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/26 for PhD Scholars is November 20, 2024.

Tell Me About The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/26:

USIP’s Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD 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 policymaking.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

This fellowship supports research that deepens our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies.

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2025/26?

Also, applicants are to meet the following requirements:

• Participate in person at the annual Peace Scholar workshop in Washington, D.C. in September 2025;
• Submit quarterly dissertation progress reports to be signed by the dissertation advisor;
• Submit updates for the USIP Peace Scholar seasonal newsletter;
• Participate in two virtual roundtable discussions;
• Submit a copy of your completed and committee-approved dissertation to USIP;
• Submit copies of any other publications, including articles and books, resulting from the fellowship.

How are Applicants Selected?

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.

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

18

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will benefit the following: 

• Up to $20,000 stipend paid in three instalments.
• Participation in an exclusive annual workshop in Washington, D.C.
• Opportunity for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship.
• Direct engagement with USIP and the broader peacebuilding community.
• Recognition and support for dissertation research in peace studies.

How Long Will the Award Last?

10 months 

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, complete the application form. 

Visit the Award Webpage for Details