Organisation Name:
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2026
About Organisation
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, stands as one of the world’s leading centers dedicated to studying the causes of violent conflict and strategies for sustainable peace. The Institute’s faculty and fellows conduct interdisciplinary research spanning a wide range of topics related to peace and justice, combining rigorous academic inquiry with practical applications. Through its various programs and research initiatives, the Kroc Institute advances understanding of complex peacebuilding challenges while fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers committed to creating more peaceful and just societies worldwide.
About the Grant
The Visiting Research Fellows Program annually brings outstanding peace research scholars to the University of Notre Dame for semester-long or full academic year appointments during the 2026-27 academic year. Fellowships support scholars with substantial research experience whose work connects to ongoing Kroc Institute research initiatives across four thematic areas: Intersection of Gender, Race, Class and Peacebuilding; International Mediation and preventive diplomacy; Peace Accords Matrix focusing on peace accord design and implementation; and Sustainability, Climate Change, and Peace exploring environmental peacebuilding. Fellows engage in interdisciplinary research, interact with fellow scholars, and contribute to advancing knowledge in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace strategies.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification before the fellowship begins. Current PhD students must finish their doctoral degrees prior to the fellowship start date. The program seeks scholars with substantial research experience whose work aligns with at least one of the four research themes: gender/race/class intersectionality in peacebuilding, international mediation and preventive diplomacy, peace accords design and implementation, or sustainability and climate change in peace contexts. Previous Kroc Visiting Research Fellows must wait seven years before reapplying. Successful candidates demonstrate capacity to connect their research meaningfully to ongoing Kroc Institute research initiatives and contribute to the Institute’s scholarly community.
How to Apply?
Applicants for the 2026-27 academic year must submit applications through the Kroc Institute’s online application portal. Application materials should include research proposals focusing on one or more of the four designated thematic areas, demonstrating how the proposed research connects to ongoing Institute initiatives. Detailed application requirements and submission guidelines are available through the program’s official application system. Complete applications must be submitted by the January 31, 2026 deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026-27 Visiting Research Fellows Program is Saturday, January 31, 2026. All application materials must be submitted through the online portal by this date.
Last Date To Apply
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