[ES_JOBS_NET] Researcher, United States Institute of Peace, Washington DC

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Description


If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a
front row seat to the world stage, USIP is the place for you. 

We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world's
toughest problems.  Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff
advise and support the military, government officials and community leaders
- to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve
violent conflict.  To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to
<https://www.usip.org/about/careers> https://www.usip.org/about/careers.
The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22
different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be
deployed working in the field. 

Research Competition - Request for Proposals

Over the last two decades the nature of violent conflict has changed:
nonstate actors have become more prominent, the role of technology has
advanced exponentially, and climate change has created new forms of
insecurity. Partly a result of these trends, violent extremism, cyberwar,
and asymmetrical warfare now occupy the center of the international stage.
While much of the analysis on violent conflict has focused on state
fragility and the challenges associated with strengthening state capacity,
these new and shifting international dimensions of violent conflict
highlight the potential limitations of a state-centric approach. What
challenges do these new and shifting dimensions of violent conflict pose to
peacebuilding? What are the emerging trends in peacebuilding to respond to
these challenges? And how can peacebuilding policy and practice become more
effective in addressing contemporary violent conflict?

As the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) embarks on its new strategic
plan (2020-2022), we invite researchers at universities or research
institutions to submit research proposals that address one or several of the
questions outlined above. The research should offer recommendations to USIP,
with focus on the changing nature of conflict, to help guide its agenda for
policy and practice-relevant research. Research could include but is not
limited to a meta-review/synthesis of academic and policy literature or
datasets. USIP would welcome a follow-on component to an ongoing research
project as long as it directly addresses one or more of the questions posed
above.

 USIP is dedicated to producing cutting-edge research on preventing,
mitigating, and resolving violent conflict. This competition supports USIP's
mission by advancing evidence-based research that has a significant impact
on peacebuilding scholarship, policy, and programming. USIP is particularly
interested in innovative research that connects different levels of analysis
(local, national, transnational, international), proposes new frameworks,
and/or examines complex systems.

The selected applicant will be awarded a contract (a fixed price of $6,000)
to support four months of writing - April to July 2019. During the award
term, the winning applicant will be expected to complete a USIP Peaceworks
publication. Peaceworks range from 8,000 to 12,000 words and are written
primarily for scholars and practitioners. Peaceworks emphasize in-depth
background, research, and analysis, and include detailed policy
recommendations and conclusions. The winning applicant will also be expected
to provide a progress report that includes interim findings (due May 2019).
The selected applicant will receive the full award upon completion of the
contract (when the publication is approved by USIP).

Those interested in applying should have demonstrated experience in research
and strong scholarship related to peace and conflict studies. Scholars at
all levels, from early career to the more established, are encouraged to
apply.

Proposal Guidelines

The proposals will be evaluated on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis.
Proposals should clearly describe research objectives and policy
significance. Proposals should also demonstrate knowledge of the research
subject and relevant literature. Given that the award is designated for
writing support, proposals should provide an overview of the completed
research activities. Applicants should also discuss the likely relevance of
the proposed research to USIP's priority themes or countries.

Proposals should be no longer than eight double-spaced pages, excluding the
bibliography, and adhere to standard formatting practices (one-inch margins,
twelve-point font, etc.).

Application Process

All materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm (EST) on Friday, March
15, 2019. Applicants will be notified of a decision in late March. Materials
should be uploaded through the online application form:

 
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Must include:

*	Completed application form
*	Paper proposal and bibliography
*	Proposed writing timeline with estimated number of hours per week
required for the project
*	CV

Please contact Amanda Blair at ResearchCompetition at usip.org if you have any
questions about the application process. Pertinent responses will be made
available to all applicants by email. No inquiries will be accepted, or
responses given after Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Additional Information

1.	USIP is not liable for any costs incurred by any applicant prior to
issuance of an executed contract.
2.	The Selection Committee will review all submissions received on time
using the selection criteria established for the project.
3.	The Selection Committee reserves the right to reject any submission,
to reject all submissions, or to select multiple submissions, in the best
interests of USIP. USIP may cancel this Solicitation at any time prior to
contract award if it is in the best interests of USIP.

 

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