Peace through knowledge

Our mission is to develop and implement projects, programs, curricula, research and publications in areas of scholarship related to international and domestic peace, war, social justice, arms control, globalization, multicultural awareness and constructive conflict resolution.

Saperstein Symposium for the Science of Peace

The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies invites Ph.D. student applicants from across the social and behavioral sciences to join a select group of emerging scholars at Wayne State University! Dive into focused research, writing and collaboration, gaining insights that could redefine how we study peace. As a fellow, you’ll receive a travel allowance, on-campus housing and dining and a $3,000 stipend—all while connecting with like-minded researchers from across the social and behavioral sciences. We’re awarding up to 10 fellowships each year through 2029, creating a dynamic network of scholars committed to advancing peace. Applications open soon!