The Rotary Peace Fellowship at Uppsala University is offering a fully funded opportunity for individuals seeking to pursue a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies.
The application deadline for the 2026-27 Rotary Peace Fellowship is May 15, 2025.
This program is designed for professionals with experience in areas such as peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or international development.
Program Details
The program is hosted by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, which has been a Rotary International Peace Center since 2011.
The fellowship supports students from around the world to complete a two-year Master’s program.
Fields of Study:
- Bachelor Programme in Peace and Development Studies
- Master Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Freestanding courses
- PhD Programme in Peace and Conflict Research
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for the fellowship and admission to the Master’s program.
Key requirements include:
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 credits in peace and conflict studies or equivalent.
- Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or academic essays in English as the sole author.
- Meeting country-specific eligibility criteria based on where undergraduate studies were completed.
English Proficiency
Demonstrating English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. This can be done through internationally recognized tests.
The specific requirement for the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University is the equivalent of English 6.
Even native English speakers may need to provide proof of proficiency depending on citizenship and/or location of previous studies.
Application Process
The Rotary Peace Fellowships are offered on a globally-competitive basis. The application process for the Rotary Peace Fellowship at Uppsala University is two-fold.
First, applicants submit their Rotary Peace Fellowship application and supplementary materials to the Rotary Foundation through a set online form which can be found on the “My Rotary” website.
Deadline for the first step in the application process (submitting applications to the Rotary Foundation) is 15 May, 2025.
Applicants cannot have citizenship or permanent residency in the country where the center is located. Complete details of all of the Rotary Peace Centers can be found at Rotary Peace Fellowship website.
Second, candidates selected to the Uppsala Rotary Peace Fellowship Program then complete the application procedure for admission to the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University.
For more information about the admission to the Master’s programme, see the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies webpage.
While many of the eligibility criteria and required application documents overlap, there are some differences, including those specific to where candidates have studied in the past.
Please read the checklist to learn about the eligibility criteria for each process: Checklist for applications for Uppsala Rotary Peace Fellowship.pdfPdf, 161 kB.
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