Applications are currently being accepted for the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame Visiting Research Fellows Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellows Program
The Kroc Institute’s Visiting Research Fellows Program brings outstanding scholars focused on peace research to the University of Notre Dame for a semester or a full academic year.
Benefits of Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellows Program
- Opportunity to conduct research at the University of Notre Dame within a supportive academic environment.
- The international fellowship offers flexibility, a fellowship duration of one semester or a full academic year, depending on funding and preference.
- All fellows will receive as stipend of $30,000 per semester to support living and research expenses.
- Similarly, they will get free furnished housing provided in Institute apartments.
- Full access to library resources, internet and document retrieval services.
- It is an excellent for researchers to receive funding and study in USA.
Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellows Program Requirements
- To be eligible for the visiting fellowships, applicants must have completed a doctoral or equivalent degree before the start of the fellowship.
- Current PhD students must complete their degree before the fellowship begins.
- Similarly, previous Kroc Visiting Research Fellows must wait at least seven years before reapplying.
- Applicants should specify whether they are applying for a single-semester or full academic year fellowship.
- For the Sustainability, Climate Change and Peace Fellowship, preference is given to applicants requesting a full academic year.
Selection Criteria:
- Evidence of academic excellence
- Clarity of the link to existing research at the institute
- Anticipation of participation in the intellectual life of the Institute
Application Date and Process
A complete application consists of:
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A cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) that indicates whether you are applying for one semester or two, and that clearly identifies the field to which you are applying (Intersection of Gender, Race, Class and Peacebuilding; International Mediation; Peace Accords Matrix [PAM]; or Sustainability, Climate Change, and Peace).
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A research project proposal (maximum 10 pages double-spaced, including bibliography) that concisely describes the basic elements of the research project (sources, data, methodology, and analysis), a timetable, and expected products. The bibliography should include citations relevant to your proposed research.
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An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
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Two confidential letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline
31 January, 2026
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