Rotary Center Peace Fellowships and Conflict Studies Opportunities
The Rotary Foundation announces call for applications for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) and 2009 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions. Deadline for applications to The Rotary Foundation for these sessions is 1 July 2008. Programs are open to anyone, regardless of citizenship or country of residence. Synopsis for the two programs follows:
The Rotary Centers for International Studies program offers fellowships for master's degree study (approx. value of US$63,000) fields related to peace and conflict resolution. Beyond academics,
Rotary World Peace Fellows also gain practical skills in conflict resolution appropriate to their individual careers. Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year enroll in the six Rotary Centers based at leading universities in five countries: Japan, Argentina, United Kingdom, Australia, U.S.A. California and North Carolina.
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program is a professional development program (approx. value of US$10,000) held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields. The specialized curriculum capitalizes on the experience of both participants and lecturers to balance theoretical and practical learning. Ideal for busy professionals, the customized program helps promising leaders expand their global outlook, strengthen their negotiation skills, and ultimately make a positive impact on future peace and conflict resolution efforts worldwide.
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