Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellows Program 2026-2027

The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies has opened applications for its Visiting Research Fellows Program for the academic year 2026-2027. This program is an excellent opportunity for scholars in peace research to engage with the Institute's initiatives and contribute to its intellectual life.

📖 About the Program

The Visiting Research Fellows Program at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame hosts outstanding scholars in peace research for either a semester or a full academic year.

Key highlights of the program:

• Fellows are expected to connect their research to ongoing Kroc Institute initiatives.
• The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and research with direct relevance to policy and practice.

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend: $30,000 per semester.
• Housing: Furnished Institute apartments provided at no cost.
• Access to:
  • Library and internet services.
  • Document retrieval services.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Educational Qualification: Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or its equivalent.
2. Ph.D. Candidates: If currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program, the doctoral degree must be completed before the fellowship begins.
3. Previous Fellows: If you have previously been a Kroc Visiting Research Fellow, you must wait seven years before reapplying.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications Open: Now open for the 2026-27 academic year.
• Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2026.
• Application Portal: Apply here.

Selection Process

A Kroc Institute faculty committee will:

• Review applications.
• Make recommendations to the Institute Director.

Selection Criteria:

• Evidence of academic excellence.
• Clarity of the link to existing research at the Institute.
• Anticipation of participation in the intellectual life of the Institute.

Notification: Fellowship applicants will be notified of the outcome in April 2026.

📌 Application Deadline

• 31 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View more details about the program here.
• Apply directly for the program here.

This program is a unique opportunity for scholars to advance their research in peace studies while engaging with a vibrant academic community. Don't miss the chance to be part of this prestigious fellowship!

• Visiting fellows will receive a stipend of $30,000 per semester.
• Housing is provided in furnished Institute apartments at no cost.
• Fellows have library and internet access and document retrieval services.