European Wasatia Graduate School for Peace and Conflict Resolution 2026

🏫 About Europa-Universität Flensburg - European Wasatia Graduate School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

The European Wasatia Graduate School for Peace and Conflict Resolution brings together emerging scholars at an early stage of their careers who are committed to advancing innovative academic approaches to justice and reconciliation in political transformations.

The program particularly welcomes comparative studies with relevance to the Middle East. At its core lies an interdisciplinary, transnational, and multi-religious research framework that views truth and justice as foundations for sustainable peace.

Key areas of focus include:

• Moral, political, legal, and religious dimensions of reconciliation.
• Acknowledgment of historical suffering.
• Transformation of entrenched narratives.
• Promotion of interreligious and intercultural understanding.

The concept of Wasatiyya (moderation) embodies the practice of working and researching together.

🎁 Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• A grant to cover tuition (Semestergebühr) and cost of living for up to 36 months.
• The grant will run from 2027 to 2029.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Academic excellence in the wider field of Humanities and Social Sciences, including:
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Literature
  • Media
  • Political Science and Economy
  • Middle East Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Law
• Graduated with an M.A. no longer than 5 years ago (exceptions may apply).
• Interest in interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
• Willingness to reside on campus in Flensburg for the duration of the program.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline:

30 September 2026

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents to graduate-school@uni-flensburg.de:

1. CV (with a particular focus on academic credentials).
2. Letter of Interest explicitly addressing all eligibility requirements.
3. PhD Proposal (5-10 pages).
4. Master Thesis (PDF format).
5. Academic Transcripts (BA, MA).
6. Reference Letter from a professor familiar with your academic skills.

📧 Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:
Email: graduate-school@uni-flensburg.de

🌟 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
• Grant Duration: 2027 to 2029

This opportunity is ideal for scholars passionate about peace, justice, and reconciliation in political transformations, particularly in the context of the Middle East.

• Grant covering tuition (Semestergebühr) and cost of living for up to 36 months (2027 to 2029).