Ph.D. Programs in Peace Studies
The Ph.D. programs in peace studies, centered at the Keough School's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, recognize the critical role of peace studies expertise in addressing global challenges.
The Ph.D. program in International Peace Studies is designed for individuals with professional backgrounds in conflict resolution, education or human rights. This program enables students to integrate their professional experiences and interdisciplinary knowledge into their doctoral research.
Other doctoral options enable students to pursue a joint Ph.D. in Peace Studies and one of six distinct disciplines:
- Peace Studies and Anthropology
- Peace Studies and History
- Peace Studies and Political Science
- Peace Studies and Psychology
- Peace Studies and Sociology
- Peace Studies and Theology.
Each joint program integrates peace studies methods with disciplinary approaches, providing a tailored academic framework for each student.
Each program prepares students to become leading scholars, educators, practitioners and policymakers who contribute to a growing body of peacebuilding knowledge and practice with the goal of addressing violence, alleviating human suffering, enriching global networks of scholarships and enhancing policy and practice.
Students benefit not only from the diverse expertise of faculty but also collaborate with other institutes and faculty, both within the Keough School and across the University. They have access to extensive research opportunities, such as the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) Project, and actively contribute to advancing new and emergency research initiatives.
All admitted students receive a full tuition scholarship, a generous stipend (cost-of-living in South Bend), health insurance and additional funding for conference travel and research activities.
Current Notre Dame graduate students pursuing a terminal master’s or doctoral degree are invited to complete a Graduate Minor in Peace Studies.
More information is available on the Kroc Institute's website.
Contact
Have questions about the Ph.D. programs in Peace Studies?
Contact the peace studies admission team at krocphd@nd.edu.