The program's focus lies particularly on educational media and curricula at secondary school level in both post-conflict and transitional societies. Western or Westernised democracies are, however not excluded, as they are challenged with developing new concepts for maintaining and stabilising social peace. The program responds to the increasing need for grassroots approaches that can be implemented over the long-term and adapted for individual regions in order to establish or strengthen a culture of peace and sustainable development – which are key challenges for present and future generations.
The Program is endowed with
- a monthly stipend of up to 3,300 EUR for a fellowship period of up to six months, to include a longer stay (of at least 3 to six months) at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media ǀ GEI in Brunswick, Germany
- return economy airfare to Germany
- and support with administrative matters and publication work provided by the program coordinators
The fellowship is oriented to individuals from the realms of academia, journalism, or persons with equivalent expertise, such as from extensive high-level international experience in government or non-governmental organizations or in international organizations. Distinguished scholars from the humanities, political and social sciences, education sciences or law may also apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic or professional achievements in their field and ideally combine scholarly excellence with hands-on practice and grassroots work. They should have at least five years of advanced professional experience in the area of peace education and demonstrate that their work and/or research projects have made an exceptional impact in the field of peace education.
Obligations of the Fellowship holder
- The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow shall carry out work in the area of education for sustainable peace, preferably with a focus on educational media, curricula development and transformation societies.
- The Fellowship holder shall present their project at the GEI’s research colloquium and at the annual international Summer Conference of the Georg Arnhold Program.
- The Fellowship requires a stay of three to six months at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media ǀ GEI in Brunswick, Germany.
- The findings/outcomes of the fellow’s project will be published no later than one year after the termination of the Fellowship.
- Candidates are responsible for obtaining a passport and any visa that might be required as well as for arranging their own health insurance for the duration of their stay in Germany.
Submit your application by 11/14/2025.
[The description of the fellowship programme is based on the content of the Initiative's website.]
