Educational Opportunities in the Peace and Conflict Fields
Rather than maintaining our own list, we link here to very useful lists of education and training opportunities compiled by a number of our colleagues.
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Graduate Programs in Peace Studies from Georgetown University
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Peace and Justice Studies Association Guide to Academic Programs
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See, also our page on Teaching and Learning Materials for independent learning.
Careers and Funding
The following lists include useful resources for those wishing to do further study or work in the fields of conflict, peace, and governance. Information is provided on degree programs, job opportunities, and funding opportunities for organizations seeking to pursue governance projects. If you know of (or want to advertise) additional opportunities, please let us know.
For Students / Recent Graduates
Resources and opportunities for university students and recent graduates, including information for specific majors and broader classifications.
- Jobs and Careers in Sociology
- Geography Jobs
- Careers in Political Science
- Careers in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Jobs in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Women in International Relations
- The Economic Value of College Majors
For Professionals
Sites that offer resources and opportunities for professionals, from foreign policy to conflict resolution.
Grant-Writing and Proposals
Resources and guides for writing grants and proposals.
NGO Opportunities
Resources and opportunities in the NGO sector; includes advice from insiders and helpful search sites.
IGO Opportunities
Resources and opportunities in the intergovernmental sector; includes official job and recruitment sites for major IGOs.
Government Opportunities
Resources and opportunities in government; includes US and foreign government job openings.
Funding
Sponsored Program Information Network (SPIN) Search and Pivot-COS are search systems that provide comprehensive access to a broad range of funding opportunities. Also available is information about scholarships and fellowships. These systems are generally best accessed through some large institution like a university that covers the substantial subscription costs.
In addition to providing information about sources of direct financial support, these systems can also serve as a starting point for finding out who's doing governance work by "following the money." Start by looking for organizations funding particular types of projects. Next, go to the websites for those funders and find out the names of the projects that they have funded. Then, Google those projects and you'll find out a lot about who is actually doing work. If you're looking for jobs or a career, these are the kinds of organizations that you might want to approach.
