The IIPE has a new online application process. All applications must be submitted through our new online system. The link to apply can be found below.
If you have limited internet connectivity you may contact the IIPE registrar to discuss alternatives using the phone number and email listed at the bottom of this page.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2008 for full consideration. Notices of acceptances will be sent in mid to late March. If you require an earlier response for funding or institutional purposes please contact the IIPE registrar.
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance for participation in the IIPE is based upon applicant ’s potential contribution to the goal of developing and strengthening peace education and critical pedagogy in the host region and toward a more global perspective on peace education among all participants. While we would like to accept everyone who applies, the number of applicants usually exceeds the places at each Institute. The IIPE attempts to practice the principles of peace education by engaging all participants in our short term learning community in an experience of participatory learning in which all of us can learn from each other (please see the philosophy page). We have found that increasing our numbers beyond 70 participants diminishes the effectiveness of this aspect of the institute, so we are unable to accept all applicants.
Among other criteria, first priority is given to those applicants coming from the surrounding host region. The IIPE attempts to explore themes and issues that are particularly relevant to the host region and works to build regional solidarity among peace educators. Thus, a minimum of 50% of the participants will come from the Mediterranean region. In selecting the remainder of the international participants we attempt to maintain a geographical balance and variety in experience and substantive expertise. All applicants should specifically demonstrate how they will apply their peace education and critical pedagogy learnings in their countries or local communities as that will be a significant criteria of selection.
As a learning community experience the IIPE requires full-time participation from all participants. You must be able to participate in the full period of the IIPE (July 28-August 4) for your application to be considered. If after acceptance a participant finds he or she must leave early or arrive late, their place will be given to another on the waiting list.
Teachers College Students Please
contact the Peace Education Center for information about participating in the
IIPE for academic credit.
Application Process
Some of the questions contained in the application require short essay answers. We strongly encourage you to first download the "Word" version of the application below. Once you complete the questions visit the online application system and copy and paste your answers into the online form.
Scholarship The Institute operates on a self-sustaining basis in which all participants, including the organizers and presenters pay their own travel and participation fees or find their own funding. Each year numerous applicants request various amounts of scholarship support and the IIPE seeks to raise a scholarship fund for participants coming from currency poor or post-conflict countries. Scholarships are typically not provided for participants applying from the US or Western Europe. Scholarships come only in the form of participation fee waivers. The IIPE does not provide financial support for travel to and from the institute. If you think you will be in need of scholarship please indicate so when applying.
Please Help Future Peace Educators to Participate Unfortunately the IIPE does
not have a formal scholarship program. The Institute operates on a self-sustaining
basis in which all participants, including the organizers and presenters pay
their own travel and participation fees or find their own funding. Each year
numerous applicants request various amounts of scholarship support. Although
we are generally fortunate to be able to find a limited amount of funding to
provide fee waivers for a very few individuals, we are unable to fulfill the
needs of the requests from many in areas most in need of peace education.
We hope
you might consider a contribution to
the IIPE to fund scholarships for participants
from currency poor and post conflict countries. Your generosity
will help ensure that those potential participants in greatest need of training
and solidarity will be able to attend the Institute. We would be grateful for
any amount you may be able to donate. All donations are tax
deductible. To donate, please click on the link below
and download the donation form. Please return the form by mail to the address
indicated.
