The Kroc Institute’s Visiting Fellows Program seeks to bring outstanding researchers focused on peace research to The University of Notre Dame for all or part of the academic year, 2008-2009.  The research agendas of selected fellows must complement the existing research programs at the Institute, thereby allowing substantial collaboration with our permanent faculty and research staff. The Institute's current research emphases are: (1) the practice and theory of local, regional, and global peacebuilding, including the origins of armed conflict as they relate to peacebuilding; (2) the role of global norms, networks, and  institutions in the prevention of armed conflict (including projects on economic sanctions, ethics and the use of force, and social movements); (3) the comparative study and analysis of peace processes; (4) the role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding (including a project on Christian-Muslim relations).

Applications for residence in 2008-2009 must be postmarked by November 15, 2007.

Fellows conduct research and write on their research projects, while also fully participating in the life of the Institute, including exploring research collaborations with other researchers working their area; interacting informally with Kroc Institute faculty and staff, and with Kroc faculty fellows in the broader Notre Dame community; and presenting a lecture about their research early in their residence.

The Institute furnishes junior fellows with a stipend up to $20,000 per semester; senior fellows receive up to $25,000 per semester. Housing is provided in furnished Institute apartments at no cost. Fellows have an office, library access, communications links, and document retrieval services. Publications that result from research or writing conducted at the Kroc Institute should acknowledge the visiting fellows program.

Application form - PDF version
Application form - WORD version

A complete application consists of the two-page application form; a Curriculum Vitae; a research proposal (maximum ten pages) that concisely describes the research project, including the sources and data that will be used, the analysis that will be performed, and clearly identifies the link between the proposed research and the existing programs at the Institute; a bibliography; and two letters of recommendation. Selection criteria include evidence of academic excellence, engagement with the existing research areas of the Institute, and anticipation of lively participation in the intellectual life of the institute.

Applications at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, 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 March 1, 2007. If you have further questions, please consult our web-site (http://kroc.nd.edu) or contact:

Daniel J. Myers
Director of Research and Faculty Development
(574) 631- 7695
email: dmyers@nd.edu

Applications will not be accepted by fax or e-mail. The mailing address for applications is:

Visiting Fellowship Applications
Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
ATTN: Cathy Laake  
100 Hesburgh Center
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
USA

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