National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the
University of Otago is inviting applications for PhD scholarships in
Peace and Conflict Studies. The scholarship holders will receive an annual
stipend of NZ$25,000 for up to 36
months (3 years). Scholarships will cover tuition fees. The
scholarships are available to both International and Domestic students.
Applications will close on 30 August 2013 for 2014/16 academic year.
Study Subject
(s): Scholarships
are awarded in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a PhD
degree in the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the
University of Otago.
Scholarship Provider: Global Future Charitable Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility: The scholarships are
available to both International and Domestic students. Applicants pursuing
projects which build on the following existing strengths of the Centre are
particularly encouraged to apply:
• Development and Peace Building
• Nonviolent movements and Pacifism
• Post Conflict Reconstruction: Transitional Justice, Reconciliation and Social
Healing
• Peace Education
• Critical Peace Studies
• Arms Control and Disarmament
Scholarship Open
for International Students: Domestic
and international students except Canada can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for
two- 3 year PhD scholarships in the National Centre for Peace and Conflict
Studies at the University of Otago. These have been funded by the Global Future
Charitable Trust. The NCPACS is New Zealand’s first Centre to combine global
cross-disciplinary expertise on the issues of non-violence, development,
peacebuilding and conflict transformation. It offers postgraduate programmes at the Post Graduate Diploma,
Masters and PhD level; conducts high-level research on the causes of violent
conflict and the conditions for sustainable peace, and provides training,
evaluation expertise, and expert advice to government and non- governmental
organizations engaged in humanitarian intervention, conflict resolution and
peacebuilding. It is a postgraduate theory, research and practice center,
located within the Division of Humanities. Our aim is to provide PhD graduates
with the most advanced theoretical insight into the origins and management of
violent conflict as well as skills for dealing with that in their future
academic or practical work. Our regional foci are Aotearoa –New Zealand,
Oceania, East, South East and South Asia.
Duration of award
(s): Scholarships
are offered for two- 3 year.
What does it
cover?
The scholarships will be funded through the University of Otago and provide an
annual stipend of NZ$25,000 for up to
36 months (3 years). Scholarships will cover tuition fees.
How to
Apply: If
you are interested in applying please send an email with ‘GFCT/NCPACS PhD
Scholarships 2014-2016’ in the subject line to the email address by post.
Please attach to your email the following items: an up-to-date Curriculum
Vitae, copies of academic transcripts, a Research Proposal 5-10 pages in length
and two Letters of Reference.
Scholarship
Application Deadline: Application
deadline is 30 August 2013.
