Skip to main content

Call for Grant Applications -The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship

research peace grants

Organisation Name:

IPRA Foundation

Grant Amount: $5000

Application Deadline:

10 February 2025

About Organisation

The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship was established to support women from developing countries in pursuing studies related to peace and conflict resolution. The fellowship was created by Larry Senesh, a professor of Economics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, in memory of his wife, Dorothy Marchus Senesh. Since its inception, the fellowship has been awarded every two years to two outstanding women scholars, helping them advance their research and contribute to global peace efforts. The program recognizes the importance of academic opportunities for women in regions facing socio-political challenges and aims to empower them through education. With a strong commitment to fostering leadership and knowledge in peace studies, the fellowship continues to provide crucial financial assistance to deserving candidates.

About the Grant

The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship is a biennial program that awards financial support to two women from developing countries who are engaged in peace studies. The fellowship provides funding of $5,000 per year for two years, totaling $10,000 per recipient. The grant is intended to support their academic journey and facilitate research in peace and conflict studies. This initiative encourages scholars to contribute meaningfully to peacebuilding and conflict resolution. The selection process involves evaluating applicants’ academic background, research focus, and potential impact in their field. The fellowship does not fund institutions or organizations but is specifically designed for individual scholars. The recipients gain recognition for their contributions and are supported in their pursuit of meaningful academic endeavors.

Who can Apply?

The Senesh Fellowship is open to women from developing countries who are pursuing studies in peace and conflict resolution. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the field and a strong academic background. The fellowship is awarded to individuals, not institutions, ensuring direct financial assistance to scholars. The selection process considers the applicant’s research goals, potential contributions to peacebuilding, and financial need. Only two fellows are selected every two years. The grant does not cover institutional fees, administrative costs, or personal expenses unrelated to research. Applicants must submit all required documents within the designated application period. Those who have previously received the Senesh Fellowship are not eligible to apply again.

How to Apply?

Applicants must submit a completed application form in English, Spanish, or French during the designated application period. The application undergoes an initial review before final evaluation. For inquiries or additional information, applicants can contact the Senesh Fellowship Assistant Administrator.

Application Deadline

The application period for the 2025-2026 Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship is now open and will close on February 10, 2025.


Last Date to Apply
The last date to submit applications for the fellowship is February 10, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.


Grant Amount
Each selected fellow will receive $5,000 per year for two years, totaling $10,000, to support their studies in peace and conflict resolution.

Last Date To Apply
10 February 2025

For more information, please visit the grant website here.