Deadline: 24 April 2015
The University of San Diego, California, USA is calling applications as 2015 Peace Writer for Women PeaceMakers Program. Peace Writers will document the stories of Women PeaceMakers (WPM) for publication.
Peace Writers will receive a total stipend of $6,600, less applicable taxes, to complete the 11-week project. Writers will interview the WPM and engage in extensive research to become familiar with the histories of the conflicts and the peacemaking efforts of the WPM. Writers will draft narrative stories and write complementary material, such as conflict histories and conflict timelines that will provide context for the WPM narratives.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree or current enrollment in a graduate program related to peace studies, conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, gender studies, creative writing or communications.
- Applicants who do not fit the above description, but have a portfolio of published work, preferably in creative non-fiction, will be considered.
- Outstanding narrative writing and analytic skills, and familiarity with narrative writing styles.
- Experience interviewing or interacting with others in a cross-cultural setting. Applicants must be able to work closely with people for whom English is a second language.
- Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with fellow Writers, WPM and program staff.
- Must provide own housing, computer and transportation. If driving onto campus, proof of insurance required.
- If selected, must provide tax ID or SSN for tax purposes.
How to apply to become a 2015 Peace Writer in the Women PeaceMakers Program?
In order for application to be considered, it must be post-marked by deadline. Applicants selected for consideration will be notified by June 10, 2015; successful candidates will be notified by June 30, 2015.
All applications must include the following:
- The completed and signed Peace Writer Application and Reference Sheet
- Personal Essay (2-page maximum, stating interest in the Women PeaceMakers Program and the Peace Writer position)
- Two Letters of Reference (at least one letter must be from an academic reference or a professional editor familiar with riting)
- Resume or curriculum vita (3-page maximum)
- Two writing samples, one narrative and one analytical (10-page maximum each), on issues relevant to conflict resolution, peacemaking, human rights or gender studies.
For more information, visit 2015 Women PeaceMakers.
