Individuals committed to building peace and conflict resolution are given an opportunity to study at one of five World Peace Centers for a two-year Master's program.

Deadline

May

See Award website for exact deadlines.

Contact

Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center
scarroll@duke.edu

Quick facts

Academic Discipline

All
Government, Law, and Policy
Leadership and Business

Citizenship

US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Citizenships

Status

Entering Graduate

Location

Domestic
International

Endorsement Required

Yes

Award Amount

Varies by Peace Center

Description

Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master's degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.

World Peace Centers: - Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center) - Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA -International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan - University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England - University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia - Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.

Eligibility

  • Be proficient in English
  • Have a bachelor's degree
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
  • Potential for leadership
  • Have at least three years of full-time relevant experience in peace or development work