The International Institute on
Peace Education
Application Information
**THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR IIPE 2007
HAS PASSED. We encourage you to join us in New York in August to celebrate
the 25th Anniversary of the IIPE with a special event taking place at the
United Nations. Click here for more information.
Application forms are now available to download from this website (please
scroll down). You may also request an application sent to you
by sending an email to: peace-ed(at)tc.edu.
*Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2007 for
full consideration.
Acceptance for participation in the IIPE is based upon applicant’s
potential contribution to the goal of developing and strengthening peace education
in the host region and toward a more global perspective on peace education
among all participants. While we would like to accept everyone who applies,
the number of applicants usually exceeds the places at each institute. The
IIPE attempts to practice the principles of peace education by engaging all
participants in our short term learning community in an experience of participatory
learning in which all of us can learn from each other. We have found that increasing
our numbers diminishes the effectiveness of this aspect of the institute, so
we are unable to accept all applicants.
Among other criteria, first priority is given to those applicants coming
from the surrounding host region. The IIPE attempts to explore themes and issues
that are particularly relevant to the host region and works to build regional
solidarity among peace educators. Thus, a minimum of 50% of the participants
will come from Mediterranean region. In selecting the remainder of the international
participants we attempt to maintain a geographical balance and variety in experience
and substantive expertise. All applicants should specifically demonstrate how
they will apply their peace education learnings in their countries or local
communities as that will be a significant criteria of selection.
As a learning community experience the IIPE requires full-time participation
from all participants. You must be able to participate in the full period
of the IIPE (July 14-22) for your application to be considered. If after
acceptance a participant finds he or she must leave early or arrive late,
priority for that place will be given to another applicant on the waiting
list.
Teachers College Students
Please
contact the Peace Education Center for information about participating in the
IIPE for academic credit.
Application Process
Please download the following application materials:
 Application
Letter (includes important application instructions)
Application
Form (save this form to your computer)
Please carefully read the following details about the IIPE and the application
process (this information is included in the application letter):
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For full consideration applications
should be returned to the Peace Education Center at
Teachers College (address below) by March 15, 2007. Applying
early is strongly recommended as space is extremely limited. Criteria
for acceptance are indicated in the questions posed in the application. Notices
of acceptances will be sent in early to mid-April. Priority
will be given to those who propose the most specific plans for follow-up
implementation of the knowledge and skills learned at IIPE 2007. Applying
as a team (please no more than 2) that will be involved in learning
implementation is recommended. A priority waiting list will be established
for those not initially accepted.
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Payment and registration forms will be sent upon
acceptance for participation, following review of applications. All
fees must be paid by May 15, 2007, approximately 60 days
in advance of the Institute. A late fee of
$50 will
be charged for payments received after the deadline, and spaces will not
be kept after June 1, 2007. Cancellations must
be made at least 30 days in advance, no later than June
15, 2007. Fees cannot be refunded for cancellations
after June 15.
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Because IIPE is self-sustaining, all participants, including the organizers
and presenters, cover their own fees. Occasionally contributions are made
for assistance in the form of institute fee reductions or waivers. If you
anticipate the need for assistance, we still encourage you to apply if
you think your follow-up possibilities qualify you. Indicate your status
and need as clearly as possible in the application form. We also even more
strongly encourage you to independently seek financial support from other
sources.
Please Help Future Peace Educators to Participate
Unfortunately the IIPE does
not have a formal scholarship program. The institute operates on a self-sustaining
basis in which all participants, including the organizers and presenters pay
their own travel and participation fees or find their own funding. Each year
numerous applicants request various amounts of scholarship support. Although
we are generally fortunate to be able to find a limited amount of funding to
provide fee waivers for a very few individuals, we are unable to fulfill the
needs of the requests from many in areas most in need of peace education.
We hope
you might consider a contribution to
the IIPE to fund scholarships for participants
from currency poor and post conflict countries. Your generosity
will help ensure that those potential participants in greatest need of training
and solidarity will be able to attend the institute. We would be grateful for
any amount you may be able to donate. All donations are tax
deductible. To donate, please click on the link below
and download the donation form. Please return the form by mail to the address
indicated.
IIPE
Scholarship Donation Form (click to download)
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