[Norway] 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 international relations 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 2008
Take 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

2009 Applications

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 Studies

Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students

How to Apply

Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure " rel="nofollow">here

Contact

Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61-2-6125 2167