Overview

The QAD Peace Research Association has launched the Peace Research Support Fund 2026, a funding initiative designed to support innovative and impactful research on peace and conflict.

Eligibility

Academics and independent researchers
Master’s and PhD students
Postdoctoral researchers
Civil society and policy experts

Key conditions:

One application per applicant (team submissions allowed)
Projects must be ongoing or in development
Completed or previously published work is not eligible
Applications may be submitted in English or Turkish

Benefits

Five projects will be selected in 2026 under two categories:

Micro-Scale Research
- Funding: €1,500
- Final report: minimum 15 pages
Medium & Large-Scale Research
- Funding: €2,500
- Final report: minimum 25 pages

How to Apply

Applications (3,000–4,000 words) must include:

Curriculum Vitae (with background, expertise, experience, publications)
Research Proposal (including topic, methodology, objectives, timeline, and risk assessment)
References (two expert referees with contact details)
Ethics Statement (confirmation of originality and adherence to academic standards)

Submit as a single PDF via email to: info@qad.institute. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be considered.