• What’s provided: $10,000 of funding towards the project
• Location: Anywhere in the world, including in the U.S.
• Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: All
• Program Type: Project-based
• Duration: May through August

Eligibility

• Any class year
• U.S. or international students
• Students may be of any age, any major, or any year in school: this includes seniors who intend to complete their projects in the summer after graduation
• Students may implement the project alone or with others

While projects can be conducted anywhere in the world, we advise caution in developing projects in places deemed "high risk" by Brown's Office of Global Travel Operations. Please consult this website for more information.

Note: If you are nominated for Projects for Peace, funding disbursement and travel arrangements for projects conducted outside of the US are contingent on 1) review and assessment on travel advisories by Brown's Office of Global Travel Operations via TravelSafe and 2) adhering to a disbursement timeline to ensure timely delivery of funding for implementing the project. 

Timeline

How to Apply

Projects for Peace requires the following materials:

• A two-page proposal including expected outcomes and prospects for future impact
• A one-page budget report (see UFunds for the Budget Form Template and Instructions)
• A cover sheet with the following information: Name, email, class year, concentration, and telephone number (if this is a team proposal, list this information for all members of the team)
• Letter(s) from Organization(s) involved in the Project
• A letter of reference discussing the project's significance and your ability to carry it out

Submit your complete application to UFunds by the campus deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 4, 2026 for consideration in the campus nomination process.