Jennings Randolph Fellowship Program

The Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace awards Senior Fellowships aims to enable outstanding scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other professionals from around the world to conduct research at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on issues concerning international conflict and peace. Twelve to fifteen fellowships are awarded annually. The Institute funds projects related to preventive diplomacy, ethnic and regional conflicts, peacekeeping and peace operations, peace settlements, democratisation and the rule of law, cross-cultural negotiations, non-violent social movements, U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century, and related topics. USIP is especially interested in proposals addressing problems of the Muslim world, post-war reconstruction and peacebuilding and stability operations in Iraq and elsewhere, and responses to terrorism and political violence. However, proposals in all fields are welcome.

Fellows reside at the Institute in Washington, DC, 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. Books and reports resulting from fellowships may be published by the USIP Press. The fellowship award includes a stipend of up to US$80,000, travel to Washington for the fellow and dependants, health insurance, an office with computer and voicemail, and a half-time research assistant.

The competition is open to citizens of all nations. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is September 15 2007.