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The Conflict Resolution Program at Georgetown University is pleased to announce a call for applicants for the King Abdullah Generations for Peace, Sport and Peacebuilding Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship will support innovative research on the intersection of sport and peacebuilding.
Over the past decade, there has been increasing interest in the role of sport in peacebuilding. Numerous initiatives have been established that engage youth in diverse settings in positive engagement; skills building; and dialogue, while addressing the challenges that they face through sports. There is extensive research about the positive impact of participating in sports on the social and intellectual development of youth. Sports, such as soccer and basketball, provide youth with an opportunity to learn the skills of collaboration and teamwork and provide an outlet for positive expression of identity.
While many organizations are pioneering the use of sport in peacebuilding, there is a significant need to provide greater training in the area and conduct applied research regarding the design, implementation, and impact of such programs.
The fellowship is for one academic year and candidates will be expected to:
- Conduct and publish independent research or provide technical assistance, while based in the US and/or abroad;
- Teach one course per year on sport and peacebuilding in the Georgetown M.A. Program in Conflict Resolution;
- Mentor GU students in the field; and
- Conduct at least one public talk each semester on sport and conflict.
Candidates for the fellowship will need to focus their research in one of the following areas:
- Measuring the impact or effectiveness of sport and peacebuilding programming;
- Assessing curriculum and training in sport and peace building; and/or
- Exploring how to more effectively integrate peacebuilding into sport-based programming.
Candidates will receive:
- A competitive post-doc salary (and benefits);
- Funding for field research and conference participation; and
- Two research assistants.
More information at this link.
