About the opportunity
The world faces severe challenges to peace and security, with violent conflict and related victims doubling over the last decade. Climate change and polarization further threaten stability, demanding a fundamental rethink of peacebuilding. COST Action CA23129, titled Peace Research Community Europe (PEACE), unites a trans-European and interdisciplinary research community to expand and strengthen a network of peace and conflict research centres and researchers across Europe. The action aims to improve our understanding of current challenges to peace and security on the European continent and beyond, inspiring new research, policy, and practice. Working groups focus on Peace & Climate, Feminist Peace, Peace & Emerging Technologies, Local Peace, and a new Peace and Security Architecture in Europe. Additionally, the network actively supports a new generation of peace and conflict researchers in developing their careers.
Funding and benefits
- Networking opportunities with a broad trans-European and interdisciplinary community of peace and conflict researchers
- Participation in specialized working groups focusing on key themes like Peace & Climate, Feminist Peace, and Local Peace
- Collaboration on joint research initiatives, policy briefs, and publications
- Support for early-career researchers and innovators within the peace and conflict domain
Who can apply?
- Open to researchers, academics, and innovators working in peace research, conflict studies, or related fields
- Applicants must have an active e-COST profile to submit their application
Required documents
- e-COST profile information
When to apply
- CSO Approval date: 17/05/2024
- Action Start date: 21/10/2024
- Action End date: 20/10/2028
- Applications to join working groups are accepted on an ongoing basis through the e-COST service.
How to apply
- Read the Action Description Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Inform the Main Proposer or Action Chair of your interest via email
- Create an e-COST profile if you do not already have one
- Submit your application to join your working groups of interest through the e-COST portal
- Note that Management Committee nominations are carried out separately through COST National Coordinators
Additional information
- Action Chair: Mr Nils Duquet
- Action Vice Chair: Dr Paula Duarte Lopes
- The network covers five specific working groups: Peace & Climate, Feminist Peace, Local Peace, Peace & Emerging Technologies, and Europe, Peace & Security.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Researchers and academics specializing in peace, conflict, security, climate, or emerging technologies who want to connect with a large European network.
- Early-career researchers looking for mentorship, collaboration, and professional development opportunities in peace research.
- Professionals seeking to contribute to interdisciplinary working groups and policy-shaping discussions across Europe.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a collaborative research network rather than a direct funding grant or employment opportunity.
- Active participation requires registering an e-COST profile and engaging with specific working group activities.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This networking opportunity fits well for researchers and academics looking to expand their professional network, collaborate on European-level publications, and contribute to cutting-edge policy discussions regarding peace and security.
Our take
Researchers and professionals in peace and conflict studies should consider joining this network to collaborate with leading European experts, while those seeking direct project funding or individual employment should look elsewhere.
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