Oslo Peace Scholarships 2009 in Master of International Affairs

Oslo Peace Scholarships 2009 in Master of International Affairs

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend.The program brings together academics at the forefront of international relations, peace, and conflict research from two sides of the globe. Students spend one semester at Bjørknes College in Norway with faculty from the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) pursuing courses in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building, Ethics of Peace and War, and Gender and War. The internationalrelations courses are taken at ANU in Canberra. Participants have full access to the specialist libraries of the Nobel Institute and PRIO.

Program:
Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)

Stipend:
* Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
* Oslo: NOK 30,000

Tuition Fee
* Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)
* Oslo: NOK 40,000

Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time 2008 Applications Application
Close: 31 May 2008Take Up By: 20 June 2008
Oslo Session Commences: 18 August 2008
Oslo Session Ends: 12 December 2008
Canberra Semester Commences: 23 February 2009
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2009
Application Close: 30 April 2009

Take Up By: 15 May 2009 Oslo Session Commences: 17 August 2009 (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 11 December 2009 (tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February 2010
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2010

Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict StudiesEligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students

How to ApplyApplicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure at:http://rspas. anu.edu.au/ gsia/admissions. htm

Contact Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu. auPhone: +61-2-6125 2167
Full details on award conditions available here..