Applications call for IPRA Foundation Peace Research Grant 2020

The mission of the IPRA Foundation is to advance the field of peace research through a rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and the examination of alternatives to violence. Peace researchers inform peace activities that inspire visions of a peaceful world.

Vision

The vision of the IPRA Foundation is to:

• Inspire visions of a peaceful world
• Promote knowledge of non-violent peace strategies
• Increase the number of peace scholars around the world
• Encourage peace science and arts
• Grow worldwide communication and collaboration among peace researchers
• Further the purpose and activities of IPRA

Proposal Submission Instruction

• The Project Proposal should include your explanation of the problem or research question investigated by the project, the goals of the project, a detailed research strategy, a timeline for completion of the project, a budget, a brief, relevant bibliography, and full contact information (including phone, postal and email address) for three references.
• The Project Proposal document must not exceed six single-spaced pages exclusive of bibliography with 1-inch margins all around, Calibri Font 11.
• The proposal must address how the project furthers the goals and mission of the International Peace Research Association Foundation, which are to advance interdisciplinary research into the conditions of peace and the causes of war and other forms of violence.
• Peace research is distinguished by its attention to systematic observation or study of conflict phenomena and peace strategies.
• IPRA is especially interested in projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be advanced and/or the causes of war and other forms of violence are addressed, including their effects on people and society.
• The Project Proposal should also include a dissemination plan that explains how you will share your research and how your research could lead to action that will promote peace.

Main Components

The Project Proposal on IPRA Foundation Peace Research Grant must include all of the following 9 components:

• The explanation of the problem or research question investigated by the project.
• The objectives of the project.
• A detailed research strategy.
• A timeline for completion of the project (including projected Project End Date).
• A budget.
• A brief, relevant bibliography.
• Full contact information (including phone, postal, and email address) for three references.
• Must address how the project furthers the goals and mission of IPRAF.
• A dissemination plan that explains how you will share your research and how your research could lead to action that will promote peace.

Instructions for the Peace Research Grants