The Einstein Institution Fellows Program offers support to scholars conducting research on the history, characteristics, and potential applications of nonviolent action. It also supports practitioners in the preparation of accounts, documentation, and analysis of their experiences in the use of nonviolent struggle. The purpose of the Einstein Institution Fellows Program is to promote and encourage significant contributions to the study of nonviolent action. Financial support is offered with the understanding that a substantive research project will be undertaken, promising to result in new knowledge available to scholars, practitioners, and the public. Eligibility Einstein Institution Fellows will have demonstrated in scholarship or practice the capacity to make a significant contribution to the understanding of nonviolent action.
Fellowships carry no restrictions regarding citizenship, race, sex, or age.
Independent scholars wishing to apply must demonstrate a level of preparation and scholarly promise comparable to those attained in universities. Practitioners should understand that the Einstein Institution Fellows Program supports them to communicate what can be learned from their activities in conflicts, not the activities themselves. Application Procedures Applicants are encouraged to submit an exploratory letter to the Fellows Program Director of the Einstein Institution to assist them in clarifying their project and its relevance to the Einstein Institution Fellows Program. Letters of intent may be submitted at any time. Proposals for academic year support must be received before January 1 and will be acted upon no later than March 31.