Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee

Chair
John Cox
John Cox


Call for Applications:

January and June 2009 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions.
The deadline for completed applications to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for these sessions is 1 July 2008.

The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program is a professional development program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields. The specialized curriculum has been crafted to capitalize on the experience of both participants and lecturers while balancing theoretical and practical learning.

Ideal for busy professionals, the customized program helps promising leaders expand their global outlook, strengthen their negotiation skills, and ultimately make a positive impact on future peace and conflict resolution efforts worldwide.

For More Information contact Laura Tell, Rotary Centers Program Assistant, at +1-847-866-3307 with any questions or for more information. Program materials and participant profiles can be downloaded at the links above or www.rotary.org. 

    *  Be currently employed fulltime in a mid to upper level position in a relevant field
    * Hold a bachelor’s degree or have commensurate experience
    * Have at least five years of work experience in a field that utilizes conflict resolution
    * Be proficient in English, the language of course instruction
    * Possess excellent leadership skills
    * Demonstrate a commitment to international understanding and peace

The Rotary Foundation announces a call for applications
for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF)

The Rotary Centers for International Studies program offers fellowships for master’s degree study fields related to peace and conflict resolution. Beyond academics, Rotary World Peace Fellows also gain practical skills in conflict resolution appropriate to their individual careers.

Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year enroll in the six Rotary Centers based at leading universities in five countries: International Christian University, Japan; Universidad del Salvador, Argentina; University of Bradford, United Kingdom; University of Queensland, Australia; University of California-Berkeley, Calif., U.S.A., and Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C.

Criteria for Candidates:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Study only for Master's degree in this program and cannot be used for Doctor's Degree.
  • Be proficient in two languages and must be proficient in language of the proposed Rotary Center university program.
  • Have relevant training and work experience in a relevant field required for the Master's-level program at the particular University.
  • Applicant must study in a country other than the applicant's country of citizenship or permanent residence.
  • Applicants must demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to peace and international understanding in personal and community service activities and have three years of paid or unpaid experience in relevant work experience.
  • Applicants must gain unconditional admission to their assigned university. Rotary cannot intervene in the admission process.
  • Applicant must be committed to completing the program and obtaining the degree
  • Cannot be a Rotarian or relative of Rotarian the same as with Ambassadorial Scholar and GSE team members. Ambassadorial scholars and Rotaract members are eligible.
  • Be willing to report to District Conference and/or WCS meeting.

Applicants need to research their preferences of each university program before completing the Rotary application. Applicant has to make application and be admitted to the appropriate university. Detailed information can be found on the Rotary web page: Click Here for More Information