The Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), in partnership with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the foreign ministries of Germany, Finland and Sweden are offering full scholarships for the Master of Advanced Studies ETH Mediation in Peace Processes (MAS ETH MPP) programme for non-OECD countries.
The MAS ETH MPP seeks to contribute to more effective peace processes and to a peaceful and secure world. The goal of the programme is to provide participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to effectively mediate violent political conflicts.
The MAS ETH MPP is targeting candidates who already hold a Master’s degree. The two-year part-time programme will commence from November 2021 to June 2023.
More details on the programme outline is detailed in the MAS ETH MPP BROCHURE.
Degree level
Master’s degree.
Deadlines
9 April 2021.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Have a Master’s degree (candidates without a Master’s degree can be accepted only in exceptional circumstances).
- Have career prospects for professional mediation related activities in connection with peace processes.
- Be proficient in English.
- Have relevant experience in mediation, peace processes, peace building or political negotiations in violent conflicts.
Fields of Study
Security Studies, conflict resolution and mediation.
What the scholarship offers
- Course fee,
- Transportation and
- Accommodation
Interested candidates are required to apply for the scholarship through the online system at: www.mas-mediation.ethz.ch before formally applying for the course on the ETH application website.
Successful candidates are advised to make financial provision for expenses which are not covered by the scholarship.
Application process
Applications are strictly online via the ETH Application Website ETH Zurich Homepage.
A registration fee of 150 CHF is required. For applicants from strategic partners or those who have been awarded a scholarship, the fee can be refunded. For more information regarding the course and scholarship applications, see: www.mas-mediation.ethz.ch.
Contact
For further information about this programme please contact Prof. Andreas Wenger on
Documents and links
Brochure and Programme information
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
