Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace.

We are looking for early-career candidates who demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, are able to undertake extensive reading and research, and are able to participate actively within a diverse cohort of students.

Successful candidates have both a record of prior achievements in peacebuilding and potential for future growth and impact as leaders in the field resulting from their participation in the fellowship.

After the program, candidates should be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in their region and maintaining strong connections with Rotary members.

About Rotary

Benefits

• tuition and fees
• room and board
• round-trip transportation
• internship
• field-study expenses

To train the candidates to be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in their region and maintaining strong connections with Rotary members.

Requirements

• 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
• Candidates must have at least three years between the completion of their most recent academic degree program (undergraduate or graduate degree) and their intended start date for the fellowship. Candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are not eligible to apply.
• Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program, or a Global Grant Scholarship, must wait three years between the end date of that program and their intended start date for the fellowship.
• We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Rotary provides reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities.

NOTE: You are not eligible if you are an active Rotary member, employee of a Rotary club, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity.

Learn more about eligibility restrictions.

Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body.

The programs last 15 to 24-months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.

1. Academic training
   Learn research-based theories and approaches to peace and development.
2. Applied field experience.
   Build practical skills through a self-designed, 2–3-month field experience.
3. Networking
   Expand your global network of academics, peace workers, and Rotary members.
4. Workshop series
   Develop professional skills in peacebuilding and development.
5. Final seminar
   Present your master’s research.

How to Apply

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