The Rotary Foundation is looking for Rotary Peace Fellows who are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers.
Host Institutions:
* Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center)
* Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA
* International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan
* University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England
* University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia
* Uppsala University , Uppsala, Sweden
Field of study:
Fellows can study either a master's degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.
Facilities:
The Rotary Peace Fellowship includes: tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, internship/field study expenses
Eligibility:
* A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities
* A bachelor's degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement
* A minimum of three years' combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master's degree) or five years' relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position (professional development certificate)
* Proficiency in a second language (master's degree) or in English (professional development certificate)
* Strong leadership skills
Application instructions:
Interested candidates must apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. Use the Club Locator to find Rotary club contact information. If your hometown doesn't have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You also can try searching for Rotary club websites. Application deadline varies per Rotary club. District-endorsed Rotary Peace Fellowship applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July annually.
For more information please visit - Fellowship Page.
