Peace and
Conflict Studies Program
Peace Studies Center, Bangkok
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program was
established to provide professionals from around the world the opportunity
to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation strategies and to become
better equipped to help prevent and resolve conflict, as well as foster
policies and create settings that ensure peace, worldwide. Offered in
English, the program is aimed at mid- to upper-level professionals in
governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private corporations.
Beginning July 2006, the intensive three-month course housed at the newly
established Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok, Thailand will accept up to 30 program participants per
session for two sessions per year. Each session will include both academic
learning and practical fieldwork components.
Program Aims. The
program aims are to: (a) inspire people to work for a culture of peace
and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge, and skill to do so,
in part by generating interaction between practitioners and academics, and
(b) provide advanced international educational opportunities for Rotary
Peace and Conflict Studies Program participants chosen from different
countries and cultures on the basis of their potential as leaders in
government, business, education, media, and other professions, and provide a
means for The Rotary Foundation and Rotarians to increase their
effectiveness in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among peoples,
leading to world understanding and peace.
Eligibility. Applicants
must (a) hold a bachelor's degree or commensurate experience, (b) have
at least five years work experience in a field that utilizes conflict
resolution, (c) be proficient in English, the language of course
instruction, (d) possess excellent leadership skills, and (e)
demonstrate a commitment to international understanding and peace
The following are ineligible for the Rotary Peace and
Conflict Studies Program: (a) Rotarians and Honorary Rotarians, (b)
employees of a club, District, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary
International, (c) former Rotarians within 36 months of resignation, (d)
spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal
adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parent or
grandparent) of any living person in the foregoing categories.
Program costs for the applicant: approximately
$5,000
Application Process:
Club Level: Interested
applicants may obtain Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program applications
through a Rotary club or from the
Download Center.
Applicants submit completed applications to their local Rotary club.
Applicants should not submit their applications to the Rotary Center's
university partner or to The Rotary Foundation directly.
District Level: Individual
Rotary clubs conduct initial screening and select program candidate
applications to be forwarded to the district level for competition. Club
deadlines are set in accordance with district deadlines. Districts must
allow sufficient time for interview and selection in order to meet the
deadlines for
candidate submission to The Rotary Foundation.
World Level: Each Rotary
district will submit its candidates’ applications to The Rotary Foundation
at least six weeks prior to each selection meeting. The world competition
selection committee consists of Trustee-appointed Rotarians and
representatives from the university partner. The Rotary Foundation will
inform candidates and districts about final selection decisions in March and
September.
Refer to the application timeline
for more information.
Grants for Higher Education
Teachers
The primary purpose of the
Rotary Grants for University Teachers program is to further international
understanding and development while strengthening higher education in
low-income countries. Grant recipients teach at universities and colleges in
developing countries and share their knowledge and expertise. The fields
taught should have practical use in the host country.
Grant recipients serve as
ambassadors of goodwill through formal and informal appearances at Rotary
clubs and other forums as well as through their daily experiences with
students and colleagues.
District 5300 currently
does not designate District Designated Funds (DDF) allocated to this
education program but may do so in the future.
