The Kroc Institute’s Visiting Research Fellows Program seeks to bring outstanding scholars focused on peace research to the University of Notre Dame for all or part of the 2010-11 academic year.
Fellows conduct research related to an existing Institute emphasis while fully participating in the life of the Institute. Meet recent visiting fellows »
Research areas
For the 2010-11 academic year, the Institute particularly seeks applications for research focusing on:
- the comparative study of peace processes
- Islam and/or Catholicism in modern conflict settings
Funding
Junior fellows receive a stipend of $20,000 per semester; senior fellows receive $25,000 per semester. Housing is provided in furnished Institute apartments at no cost. Fellows have library and Internet access as well as document retrieval services.
A complete application consists of:
- a completed two-page application form (Download application as PDF
or MS Word document.)
- a curriculum vitae
- a research proposal (maximum 10 pages) that concisely describes the research project, including the sources and data that will be used and the analysis that will be performed. The proposal also should clearly identify the link between the proposed research and the existing area of emphasis at the Institute
- a bibliography
- two letters of recommendation
Selection criteria include evidence of academic excellence, clarity of the link to existing research emphases, and anticipation of participation in the intellectual life of the Institute.
Applications for residence in 2010-2011 must be postmarked by November 1, 2009. Only applicants at the post-doctoral (junior) and senior scholar level will be considered. Fellowships begin at the start of the University of Notre Dame’s semester and can be made for one semester or an academic year. Results will be announced by February 1, 2010.
If you have questions, please consult our website or contact:
Kathy Smarrella
Visiting Fellows Coordinator
(574) 631-9370
ksmarrel@nd.edu
Applications will not be accepted by fax or email. Please send applications by postal mail to:
Visiting Research Fellowship Applications
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
ATTN: Kathy Smarrella
100 Hesburgh Center
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
USA
