Apply to the United States Institute of Peace for JR Peace Scholarship Dissertation Program

July 14, 2014 By Gamala Luitel

Deadline: 12 December 2014

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is accepting applications for the Jennings Randolph (JR) Peace Scholarship Dissertation Program. Focused on topics like ‘how to manage conflict and build sustainable peace effectively, the Institute supports advanced research from top academics in variety of fields that contribute to wider understanding.

Total 4-7 candidates will be selected to become the Peace Scholar Fellows. The fellowship period is 10 months starting from September 2015. The fellows will receive $20,000 for 10 months period.

The Peace Scholars will work at their universities or other sites appropriate to their research under the fellowship program. They will work will full attention and submit periodic reports to the Institute. They may also get opportunity to give presentation at the institute and participate in Institute workshops, conferences, and other activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be the citizens of any country and dissertation projects in all disciplines are welcome.
• Applicants must be enrolled in recognized doctoral programs (for example, Ph.D., S.J.D., Ed.D., Th.D.) in accredited universities in the United States.
• Selected candidates will be eligible for the fellowship only if they complete all course work and examinations towards their doctoral degree at the time their fellowship begins.
• Individuals currently receiving any other major fellowship or award (except in special circumstances and with the written approval of the Institute) will not be considered for fellowship.
• Proposals must include a review of the relevant literature or practice on the subject and should make clear how the questions you are researching are similar to or different from those addressed in the existing literature or in current practice.

Applicant must provide full contact information of three referees. These referees must be notified earlier by sending a copy of the application and instructions for Referees. Also notify the referees in telephonic conversation that they should receive an email which might have gone to their spam folder. The referees might send the letters via email if they are not able to submit electronically via online system.

For more information, please visit How to apply for JR Peace Scholarship Dissertation Program.

UN hosts journalism contest

Journalists worldwide who cover the U.N., including its agencies and field operations, are eligible for awards.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/un-hosts-journalism-contest-worldwide

The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) is accepting written and electronic works for a U.N. coverage contest that consists of four categories: print and online, broadcast, climate change and humanitarian/development.

The prizes amount to over US$50,000 that will be distributed among the winners.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will present the prizes at the awards ceremony on Dec. 16 in New York.

Entries can be submitted in any of the official U.N. languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Russian). Entries in other languages must be accompanied by a translation in English or French.

The contest deadline is Sept. 15.

For more information, click here.

Reagan-Fascell democracy fellowship

Journalists worldwide who wish to learn more about democracy can apply for a fellowship.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellowship-open-worldwide

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), aims to enable democratic practitioners, scholars and journalists to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.

Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus health insurance and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, at the beginning and end of the fellowship period.

Fellows are expected to be in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies from March 1 to July 31, 2016. As such, working knowledge of English is required to be eligible.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

For more information, click here and here.

Nieman Foundation offers journalism research fellowships

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/nieman-foundation-visiting-fellowships-offered-worldwide

Publishers, programmers, web designers, media analysts, academics and journalists can apply.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard offers short-term, visiting fellowships for research projects designed to advance journalism. These projects can include topics like programming, design, financial strategies and more.

The fellowships can last from a few weeks to three months, depending on the scope of the projects. Fellows will have access to the resources at Harvard, including its scholars, research centers and libraries.

Fellows’ employers are encouraged to extend salary and benefits during the period of study. If they do not, a standard Nieman stipend will be provided. The Nieman Foundation will also help candidates find temporary housing.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 29.

For more information, click here.