International Peace Studies: PhD
Graduate Program in Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
- Deadline
- Dec. 1
- Degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Residency
- 3 years
The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in International Peace Studies offers the opportunity to bring together, in a flexible and innovative way, approaches and methods from across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address a range of contemporary issues of peace.
Examples of areas of inquiry include the relationship between peace and climate change, peace and religion, or peace and development; the significance of new developments in weapons or communications technology; and opportunities offered by innovative approaches in mediation practice or peace education. Students can draw on research expertise across campus in issues relating to climate change and environmental sustainability, poverty and inequality, democratic governance and human rights, technology and ethics, global health, and international law.
Updated 9/4/2024
- Application Materials:
- GRE General Test optional
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English
- Curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution; one must show conferral of a bachelor's degree. (Due upon enrollment)
- Statement of intent
- Three letters of recommendation; at least one must be an academic reference
- Writing sample(s) - refer to program site for details
- A research master's degree in Peace Studies or a closely related field will be required
- Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution required at the time of application. (Official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree due upon enrollment.)
- Contact:
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Kathryn Vidrine
Assistant Director for Doctoral Studies