Ever since the Peace Research Grants Fund was created in 2002, the IPRA Foundation has awarded grants to help fund peace research projects in places as diverse as Argentina, Bosnia, inner city communities in the United States, the Middle East, the Philippines, the Punjab, and Uganda. Awards up to $5000.
The IPRA Foundation invites proposals that are in line with our Mission, Vision and Core Values:
Mission
The mission of the IPRA Foundation is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Peace researchers inform peace activities that inspire visions of a peaceful world.
Vision
The vision of the IPRA Foundation is to:
- Inspire visions of a peaceful world
- Promote knowledge of non-violent peace strategies
- Increase the number of peace scholars around the world
- Encourage peace science and arts
- Grow worldwide communication and collaboration among peace researchers
- Further the purpose and activities of IPRA
CORE VALUES
- Impactful and socially relevant research: We value original research, and peace activities informed by that research, that contributes to the world community and engages key stakeholders.
- Positive Peace: We value peace and justice by nonviolent means.
- Respect: We value respecting dignity, humanity, identity and diversity.
- Empowerment: We value research by people of and within the most vulnerable and marginalized areas of our world community.
Deadlines
There are two granting cycles per year as follows:
Cycle 1:  Applications open January 1 – Deadline February 28 or 29
Cycle 2:  Applications open June 1 – Deadline July 31
Fellowship Website:
https://iprafoundation.org/grants-info/