USIP Dissertation and Senior Fellowships

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Senior Fellowships, 2003-2004

The United States Institute of Peace invites applications for the 2003-2004
Senior Fellowship competition in the Jennings Randolph Program for
International Peace. Fellowships are awarded annually to scholars and
practitioners from a variety of professions, including college and
university faculty, journalists, diplomats, writers, educators, military
officers, international negotiators and lawyers. The Institute funds
projects related to preventive diplomacy, ethnic and regional conflicts,
peacekeeping and peace operations, peace settlements, post-conflict
reconstruction and reconciliation, democratization and the rule of law,
cross-cultural negotiations, U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century, and
related topics. Fellows reside at the Institute for a period of up to ten
months to conduct research on their projects, consult with staff, and
contribute to the ongoing work of the Institute. Projects which demonstrate
relevance to current policy debates will be highly competitive. The
fellowship award includes a stipend based on the fellow's previous year's
salary and professional standing, up to a maximum of $80,000 for a ten-month
fellowship; an office with computer and voicemail; and a part-time research
assistant. The competition is open to citizens of all nations. Women and
members of minorities are especially encouraged to apply. All application
materials must be received in our offices by September 16, 2002.




Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowships, 2003-2004

The United States Institute of Peace invites applications for the 2003-2004
Peace Scholar dissertation fellowship competition of the Jennings Randolph
Program for International Peace. The Peace Scholar program supports doctoral
dissertations that explore the sources and nature of international conflict,
and strategies to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace.
Dissertations from a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields
are eligible. Peace Scholars work at their universities or appropriate field
research sites. Priority will be given to projects that contribute knowledge
relevant to the formulation of policy on international peace and conflict
issues. Citizens of all countries are eligible, but must be enrolled in an
accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must have
completed all requirements for the degree except the dissertation by the
commencement of the award (September 1, 2003). The dissertation fellowship
award is $17,000 for one year and may be used to support writing or field
research. All application materials must be received in our offices by
November 1, 2002