FYI Digest Newsletter Back Issues 53. Its primary goal is the advancement of knowledge about the strategic uses of nonviolent sanctions in relation to problems of political violence. The Program offers support to scholars conducting research on the history, characteristics, and potential applications of nonviolent sanctions. It also supports practitioners in the preparation of accounts, documentation, and analysis of their experiences in the use of nonviolent struggle. 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.
Financial awards are normally made for twelve-month periods, beginning on September 1 of each year. Stipends will be based on such factors as the applicant's level of preparation, need, and prevailing academic salaries for comparable persons and projects. Assistance is also available for meeting expenses related to the conduct of research and writing.