Dickey Center Research Programs
Learn about the five strategic areas of global concern for which we develop initiatives that provide in-depth knowledge.
This year-long program brings students together from disciplines across campus - natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and the visual arts - to engage in discussions of the social, political, moral, and technological dimensions of international conflict and cooperation.
The War and Peace Fellows program organizes a series of visits by high-level policy makers in the Congress, Pentagon, and State Department as well as internationally renowned experts on war and peace, including authors, journalists, and film directors. Students tackle complex issues like human rights, terrorism, military policy, and climate change. Fellows will also learn about a wide range of career paths available in security fields. W&P Fellows also have the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, and other destinations to meet with policy makers, military officers, think-tank researchers, activists and NGO officials—including many Dartmouth alums—working on issues of war and peace.
The War and Peace Studies Program invites applications from prospective Fellows every Spring term; the application process opens each year on April 15. Ordinarily, Fellows must be enrolled at Dartmouth during two of the three terms of participation, although applications from students who are participating in an additional off-campus program or who are away from campus for an off-term will be considered. Fellows are initially appointed for a single year, but are eligible to participate additional years.
Students are required to submit COMPLETE online applications including: a personal statement, transcript, and the name and contact information of a recommender. All of these items must be submitted with your online application.
Personal Statement (750-1,000 words):
Transcript
Recommender
Professor Ben Valentino, Coordinator, War & Peace Studies Program