Peace & Conflict Resolution Fellow

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Recruiting Organization: Peace Economy Project

Position Overview

The Peace & Conflict Resolution Fellow will research the impact of U.S. military spending on global conflicts and explore policy alternatives that prioritize diplomacy, peacebuilding, and economic justice. The fellow will contribute to PEP’s advocacy efforts by producing policy briefs, reports, and articles that challenge the prevailing narrative that national security is dependent on militarization.

This fellowship is ideal for graduate students, recent graduates, or upper-level undergraduates with a strong interest in international relations, political science, peace studies, or public policy.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Conduct research on military expenditures, arms sales, and U.S. foreign policy in conflict zones.

✅ Analyze how military spending contributes to global instability, displacement, and human rights violations.

✅ Develop policy briefs and reports proposing peace-oriented alternatives to military interventions.

✅ Track Congressional defense spending proposals and legislation relevant to peacebuilding efforts.

✅ Support PEP’s Move the Money campaign by identifying opportunities for budget reallocation.

✅ Assist in drafting op-eds, blog posts, and advocacy materials to raise public awareness.

✅ Attend and summarize relevant webinars, policy discussions, and legislative hearings.

✅ Work collaboratively with PEP’s team to develop policy recommendations for grassroots and legislative advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

✔ Background in peace studies, international relations, political science, public policy, or a related field.

✔ Strong research and analytical skills with experience in policy analysis.

✔ Ability to write clear, compelling, and well-researched policy documents and articles.

✔ Passion for peacebuilding, demilitarization, and social justice advocacy.

✔ Experience with data analysis, international organizations, or legislative research is a plus.

✔ Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

What You’ll Gain:

⭐ Hands-on experience in policy research and advocacy.

⭐ The opportunity to publish your work on PEP’s website and in external publications.

⭐ Insight into how U.S. military spending shapes global conflicts and alternatives for peace.

⭐ Networking opportunities with peace activists, policymakers, and international organizations.

⭐ A strong foundation for careers in policy analysis, international affairs, human rights, and peacebuilding.

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Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring