The University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies is inviting applications for its Visiting Research Fellows Program both home and international for the 2027–28 academic year. The fellowship offers experienced scholars an opportunity to conduct research in peace studies while engaging with an international academic community at the University of Notre Dame in the United States.
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, based at the University of Notre Dame, supports research and scholarship focused on understanding and addressing conflict and building sustainable peace.
Applications opened on September 10, 2026, and the deadline is November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Selected fellows enjoy the following benefits:
- $30,000 stipend per semester for selected fellows.
- Free furnished accommodation in Institute apartments.
- Access to University of Notre Dame library resources.
- Internet access and document retrieval services.
- Opportunities to participate in the Institute’s academic and intellectual activities.
- Engagement with scholars working on peace studies, conflict resolution and related research areas.
- An opportunity to develop research with potential policy and practical applications.
The programme is intended for experienced scholars with a strong research background and a clear connection to the Kroc Institute’s work.
Applicants can write on one or the three selected themes:
- Intersection of Gender, Race, Class and Peacebuilding
- International Mediation
- Sustainability, Climate Change, and Peace
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification. Candidates currently enrolled in a PhD programme must complete their doctoral degree before the fellowship begins.
Applicants who have previously held a Kroc Visiting Research Fellowship must wait seven years before applying again.
The Institute also expects applicants to demonstrate academic excellence, explain how their research connects with existing Institute initiatives and show their anticipated contribution to the intellectual life of the institution.
Applicants must submit a complete application through the Interfolio application system. The required materials are as follows.
- Cover Letter: The cover letter must not exceed two pages. It should state whether the applicant is seeking a one-semester or two-semester fellowship and identify the relevant research theme.
- Research Project Proposal: The proposal must be no longer than 10 double-spaced pages, including the bibliography. It should clearly describe the proposed research, including its sources, data, methodology and analytical approach. Applicants must also provide a research timetable and outline the expected outputs. The bibliography should include citations relevant to the proposed project. The proposal should explain the significance of the research, why the Kroc Institute is an appropriate place to conduct it and how the project builds on existing scholarship in the field.
- Curriculum Vitae: Applicants must provide an up-to-date CV highlighting their academic qualifications, research experience, publications and other relevant scholarly achievements.
- Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must request two confidential recommendation letters through the Interfolio system. These letters should support the applicant’s academic qualifications, research capabilities and suitability for the fellowship.
Click the link to apply
https://kroc.nd.edu/research/grants-and-fellowships/apply-for-visiting-research-fellowships
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Paul Olayioye
