International Program Call for Proposals: Peacebuilding and Mediation

Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s founding vision, the International Program is guided by a definition of peace that extends beyond the absence of armed conflict and violence to the active creation of conditions that sustain nonviolent growth and change. The International Program seeks to support organizations that, through peacebuilding and mediation work, mitigate or prevent armed conflict and political violence, build the foundations for lasting peace, and shape policy and practice. We are looking for:

• Credible diplomatic, dialogue, and mediation initiatives, from formal engagement to grassroots efforts.
• Innovative and nonconventional interventions that existing peacebuilding and mediation models have not yet tested.
• Research that is action-oriented and supports peacebuilding, with a clear connection to policymakers and practitioners.
• A clear theory of change for shifting conditions that lead to violence.
• Organizations that have strong relationships with local and regional actors, and whose access and expertise position them to shape the processes that lead to durable peace.
• Work in which the U.S. is a central party to peacebuilding and mediation efforts. (Note: this is a preference but not a requirement.)
• All regions, prioritizing violent conflicts where conditions create a genuine window of opportunity.

While we recognize that successful work takes many years and does not always lead to results over a single grant, we are also looking for a clear intended impact, which can include:

• Measurable progress on the organization’s theory of change for shifting conditions that lead to violence.
• Learning and insights that are documented and shared with practitioners and policymakers.
• Demonstration that the project’s findings or lessons learned reach and affect their intended audience.
• For pilot or early-stage initiatives, a clear assessment of what worked, what did not, and what should inform future efforts, regardless of whether the initiative itself continues.

This call is not intended for academic research or service delivery (e.g., humanitarian assistance, direct legal aid, or program implementation without a mediation or dialogue component). Please do not submit proposals for work in these areas.

Application Instructions

Please submit as one combined pdf labeled with PI’s Lastname, Firstname:

1. A one‐page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach.
2. If the final application requires a statement of broader impacts, please summarize your plans to address the specific requirements on an additional page.
3. CV (not biosketch) of the PI including past grant funding.

to limitedsubs@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Friday, October 30, 2026. Late pre-proposals will not be considered. Proposals are due to the sponsor 11/8/2026 so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 11/3/2026 (3 day deadline) if given the go‐ahead by the Limited Submissions review committee.