The 2025 Sydney Bailey Fund, a distinguished small research award intended to assist PhD students conducting top-notch research in peace, conflict, and cooperation studies, is now accepting applications, according to the Conflict Research Society (CRS).
Founded by Professor Chris Mitchell in 1995, the fund provides grants of up to £1,000 to support PhD researchers who are unable to complete necessary fieldwork, data collection, or other research-related tasks that are not covered by their institutions or other funding sources.
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When is the deadline for applications?
🗓️ November 1, 2025
Describe the Grant to me:
The Sydney Bailey Fund is a prestigious small research grant by the Conflict Research Society (CRS), established in 1995 by Professor Chris Mitchell. It supports PhD students conducting world-class research in peace, conflict, and cooperation studies. The grant helps cover costs such as fieldwork, data collection, and other essential research activities not funded by institutions or other sources.
Which fields qualify?
Peace, Conflict, and Cooperation Studies
Type:
Research Grant (Up to £1,000)
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled as PhD students (any nationality)
- Use the grant strictly for research-related activities (not for conferences or equipment)
- Demonstrate lack of institutional or external funding
- Preferably have participated in CRS events or conferences
How do they choose applicants?
Selection is based on research quality, relevance to peace and conflict studies, and justification of funding need. Preference may go to applicants active in CRS activities.
Which nations are qualified?
Open to students worldwide 🌍
Where will the Grant be taken?
At the applicant’s university or research location (worldwide)
How many Grants are available?
Not specified (multiple awards expected)
What advantage does the Grant offer?
✔️ Up to £1,000 research funding
✔️ Opportunity to present at the CRS Annual Conference 2025
✔️ Publication of a short research report and video/podcast on the CRS website
✔️ Global visibility within the peace and conflict research community
What’s the duration of the Grant?
Funds must be used by March 2026
How do I apply?
Send your application via email to sydneybaileyfund@gmail.com with the subject:
👉 Sydney Bailey Fund: [Your Name]
Required documents:
- CV
- 200-word PhD project abstract
- 1,000-word research proposal
- 200-word statement on grant use
- Detailed budget
- Supervisor’s confirmation of no other funding
- Statement of participation in CRS events
Visit the Grant Webpage for Details:
🌐 Conflict Research Society Website
📧 For inquiries: crsconf@gmail.com
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