Applications are available at in electronic format at Download page or through local Rotary clubs and districts. Local Chambers of Commerce may also be able to provide contact information for Rotary clubs. If you have difficulties finding or contacting a Rotary club in your area, contact the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program staff for assistance.

The Eligibility

Candidates for the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program must meet the following criteria at the time of application to The Rotary Foundation:

• Have a bachelors' degree or the equivalent
• Be employed full-time in a mid- to upper- level position with five to ten years of work experience in a field related to conflict resolution and mediation
• Be proficient in English, as coursework will be conducted in that language
• Be a citizen of any country, including the country that hosts the center

Availability of Program Seats

Seats in the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program are available on a world competitive basis. Up to thirty individuals will participate in the program per session, with two sessions offered per year.

Availability of Fellowships

A limited number of full and partial fellowships are available and will be awarded by the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program Selection Committee. Fellowship preference will be given to those qualified candidates representing low-income countries and sponsor agencies.

Application Process

The program application and selection process consists of three levels: club, district, and world

•  Club Level

Interested applicants may obtain Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program applications through a Rotary club or in electronic format. *link to the PDF application format here 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. There is no limit to the number of qualified candidates an individual Rotary club or district may forward to The Rotary Foundation for the world competition. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, applicants must contact their local clubs and districts for specific information on deadlines.

•  World Level

Each Rotary district will submit its candidates' applications to The Rotary Foundation at least six weeks prior to each 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.

Applicants should consult their local telephone directories for Rotary club contact information under the heading "Rotary." Local Chambers of Commerce may also be able to provide contact information for Rotary clubs. If you have difficulties finding or contacting a Rotary club in your area, contact the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program staff for assistance.

The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Study slots for the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program are offered on a world-competitive basis. Each Rotary district and non-districted club may submit as many candidates as they deem qualify for the program for competition in the worldwide annual selection process for both sessions of the program. All districts are encouraged to recruit qualified applicants for the program and to nominate as many as pass the district interview stage for the bi-annual world competition. District eligibility to nominate candidates each year is not dependent on district financial contributions to The Foundation.

Visit the press release and article page for more background. Please refer to the Rotary International's Download Center for program materials including:

• Application forms
• Program Guide for Rotarians
• Program brochure

Most program materials may also be ordered from RI Publications Order Services, telephone: 847-866-4600; fax: 847-866-3276.

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. The program aims to:

• 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
• 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
• 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

For more information and a Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program application, please contact your local Rotary club or the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University telephone: +66 2 218 7414; Fax: +66 2 652 5089; e-mail: peace@rotarychula.org