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Rotary Peace Fellowships | Apply Now!

Each year, the Rotary Peace Fellowship programme offers 50 fully-funded scholarships for Masters studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution to people in the early stages of their career and 80 fully-funded scholarships for Certificate studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution for people in mid-career.
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Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
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Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,700 fellows who now work in over 140 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
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Master’s degree programs

Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.

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Professional development certificate program

During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and regions. Fellows complete field studies and design and carry out a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program.

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Application timeline

The Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now open!

The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online through 15 May 2024.

If you know a potential candidate, use our referral form so they can receive more information.

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For more information: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

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INFORMATION SEMINAR

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A mini-seminar ‘Rotary Peace Centres’ on Tuesday, 19th March, will provide the opportunity to hear about the programme through presentations, discussion and Q&A. To register, please contact: ingrid.berget@gmail.com.

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Ireland Japan Association

Peace Event – celebrating friendship between Ireland and Japan

Ireland Japan Association Council Member Verity Swan who is also a Past District Governor of Rotary Ireland has shared an invitation with the members of the IJA to attend a Peace Event.

The Peace Event is a celebration of 100 years of The Rotary Foundation and 60 years of Diplomatic Relations between Ireland and Japan.

The event will take place on Thursday, 6th April at 7pm at the White House, Newpark, The Ward, Co. Dublin, D11XDH (located on R.135, old Ashbourne Road)/

The programme includes:

  • The planting and story of the Peace Pole
  • An outline of Rotary Foundation Peace Programmes
  • Brief talks on the links between Japan and Ireland today through business, culture, tourism and the Rotary Foundation

If members of the IJA wish to join the celebration, please RSVP to PDG Verity Swan by e-mail: swan.verity@gmail.com by Tuesday, 4th April.