Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) Women PeaceMakers Global Fellowship


For twenty years, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School has hosted the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program.

The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for women peacebuilders to engage in a cycle of learning, practice, research, and strengthening peacebuilding partnerships through participation. The Women PeaceMakers Fellowship facilitates impactful collaborations between women peacebuilders from conflict-affected communities and international partner organizations. The Fellows also co-create research intended to shape the peacebuilding field and highlight good practices for peacebuilding design and implementation.

University of San Diego Information

University of San Diego Grants

Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) Women PeaceMakers Global Fellowship Established in 1949, University of San Diego is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Diego (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of San Diego (USD) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of San Diego (USD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 70 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Anyone who considers themselves a woman peacebuilder, working to reduce cycles of violence in any way, is welcome to apply.
  • Applicants may come from any country, as long as they will be able to travel to the United States for the residency.
  • Applicants must have at least five years of peacebuilding experience.
  • Must speak sufficient English to participate fully in Fellowship activities.

Offered Benefits

Objectives

  • Learn from and with other Fellows and the Kroc School team.
  • Learn about the Fellowship and past Fellows
  • Gain new skills, perspectives, and innovative approaches to peacebuilding
  • Expand their professional peacebuilding networks
  • Drive forward vital peacebuilding research that focuses on shaping practice and policy
  • Read past research from the Fellowship.

Stipend

  • Fellows will receive a stipend of USD $5,000 plus expenses for their participation in the program.

Application Process

Go to University of San Diego on krocresources.sandiego.edu to apply

Required Documents:

  • Provide basic personal and contact information
  • Respond to short open answer questions about why they are interested in the Fellowship, the expertise that makes them a good fit for the Fellowship and the specific theme for that year, and their interest or experience in conducting research
  • Submit a resume
  • Submit two letters of recommendation
  • Be willing to participate in public events and share their experiences and information with the Kroc IPJ team and the broader public
  • Have sufficient capacity in English to be able to participate in cohort meetings, share experiences in public events, and participate in research meetings.
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