Resources

For current students and faculty of the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance.

Commencement Awards

Department Awards:

Roni Lipton Student Mentor Award- Announced in 2018, this award has been established in honor of longtime Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance Associate Director Roni Lipton, an exceptional mentor to our students for many years, recognizes extraordinary peer mentorship and community building by a student in the department.

- Satwika Paramasatya (2024)
- Denise Muro & Jiedine Phanbuh (2023)
- Denise Sharif (2022)
- Anggita Parameswari and Allyson Bachta (2021)
- Krystal-Gayle O'Neill (2020)
- Susan Bartzak-Graham (2019)
- Sarah Beth Fascitelli (2018)
Ambassador John W. McDonald Award for Leadership and Innovation in Global Governance and Conflict Resolution This award is given to a graduating student in the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance for showing leadership and innovation in global governance and conflict resolution.
This award is inspired by the life and work of Ambassador McDonald -- a lawyer, diplomat, international civil servant, development expert and peacebuilder. His career has been dedicated to the integration of thought and action in solving global challenges through innovative means at all levels of governance.
- Denise Muro (2024)
- Zulema Alejandra Palacios Jaramillo (2023)
- Claudia Beatriz Cardona Acevedo (2022)
- Jeff Cruz (2021)
- S. Ashraf Amiri (2020)
- Israel Archie (2019)
- JinSeop (Jay) Jang (2018)
- Saadia Ahmad (2017)
- Samiullah Mahdi (2016)
- J. Michael Denney (2013)

Conflict Resolution Program Awards:

Academic Excellence in Conflict Resolution - This award recognizes excellence in academic work in the field of conflict resolution. It is given in recognition of outstanding academic performance in research, written work, and/or classroom discussion.
- Abdel Razak Kawaf & Kenneth Murphy (MA); Ciara O'Driscoll (Certificate) (2024)
- Jillian Miller & Savannah Cook (MA); Kathleen Talvacchia (Certificate) (2023)
- Alexandra Carver and Ogemdi Theo Chukwu - Master's Program (2022)
- Donna Daniels -Certificate Program (2022)
- Matt Cloyd (2021)
- Kaitlyn Burns (2020)
- Rachel Nederhoff (2019)
- Nancy Ramer (2018)
- Teresa Yeh (2017)
- Daniel Green Certificate Program (2016)
- Emily Schkeryantz and Savannah Williams - Master's Program (2016)
Conflict Resolution Convocation Award -This book award is given in recognition of extraordinary work in the conflict resolution program. It recognizes excellence across both coursework and the capstone project.
- Kristina Angelevska (2024)
- Hayley Bartlett (2023)
- Matthew Regan McGonagle (2022)
- Mariam Davlidshelidze (2021)
- Jennifer Moya Castano (2020)
- Joshua Stuart Shor (2019)
- Enrico Manalo (2018)
Donald Paulson Service Award in Conflict Resolution - This award recognizes outstanding service into the field of conflict resolution, both within the program at UMass Boston and to the wider conflict resolution field.
- Lynn Vincent (2024)
- Hadley Zibel & Izabel Depina (2023)
- Noel Pampalone (2022)
- Augusta Davis (2021)
- Michael Rozinsky (2020)
- Beyza Burcak (2019)
- Josie Patterson (2018)
- Kweta Henry (2017)
- Richard Barbieri (2016)

Global Governance and Human Security PhD Program Awards:

GGHS Excellence in Dissertation Research Award -This award recognizes extraordinary excellence in doctoral research by a GGHS doctoral student who has either successfully defended a doctoral dissertation or published a portion of doctoral research as an article in a high impact peer-reviewed venue, in the previous 12 months
- Rebecca Yemo (2024)
- Polly Cegielski & Nadezhda Filimonova (2023)
- Kundan Mishra and Jean-Pierre Murray (2022)
- Adriana Rincon Villegas (2021)
- Charles Brackett & Abigail Kabandula (2020)
- Deborah McFee (2019)
- Natalia Escobar Pemberthy & Yuliya Rashchupkina (2018)
GGHS Excellence in Community Engagement and Leadership Award -This award recognizes extraordinary excellence by a GGHS graduate student or recent alum in the areas of community engagement, community service, political/policymaking leadership and/or applied policy or political action. Such leadership and engagement may be achieved at UMass Boston, or within other local, state, national or international communities.
- Abiodun Baiyewu (2024)
- Nkasi Wodu (2023)
- Krystal-Gayle O'Neill (2022)
- Lyndsey McMahan (2021)
- Michael Scanlon (2020)
- Denise Muro & David Sulewski (2019)
- Charla Burnett (2018)

International Relations Master's Program Awards

Convocation Award for Academic Excellence in International Relations - This award recognizes excellence in academic work in the field of international relations. It is given in recognition of outstanding scholarly performance and overall academic record.
- Joshua Windsor-Knox (2024)
- Brian Snow (2023)
- Vladyslav Nekhoroshykh (2022)
- Brittany Dhooge (2021)
- Kristin Hynes (2020)
- Nathan Akin (2019)
- William Foster-Nolan (2018)
- Ugonna Ishionwu (2017)
- Stephen Norris (2016)
Outstanding Achievement in International Relations This award recognizes outstanding scholarly achievements in the field of international relations. It is given to a student whose performance in courses and also in other scholarly endeavors deserves special recognition.
- Miles Lockwood and Marvin Read IV (2024)
- Mariam Hassan, Brandon Sullivan and Charlot Lucien (2023)
- Hassan Chehab and Hannah Cruz Fratus (2022)
- Lissa Damus (2021)
- Mariely Guerrero (2020)
- Kinga Karlowska (2019)
- Ira Kassiel (2018)
- Jacey Taft (2017)
- George Fakhry (2016)
MAIR Capstone/Thesis Award - This award recognizes exceptional work in a capstone or MA thesis project.
- Tayler Stephenson (2024)
- Amee Nguyen (2023)
- David Hackett (2022)
- Brandon Wilcox (2021)
- Maryanne Kamunya (2020)
- Olabode George Oluwa Igandan (2019)
- Shaheen Brandon Merhej (2018)

Global Governance and Human Security Master's Program Awards

Convocation Award for Academic Excellence in Global Governance and Human Security - This award recognizes excellence in academic work in the field of global governance and human security. It is given in recognition of outstanding scholarly performance and overall academic record.
- Lilian Sibanda (2023)
- William Wyman (2022)
- Rose Fitzmaurice (2021)

Fellowships and Scholarships

Winston Langley Fellowship: Supports student research on human security issues in the developing world. The Fund will provide financial support, including but not limited to stipends, travel, and other expenses directly related to the research being conducted by one or more financially deserving graduate students in the Dept. of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance. Call for applications each spring.

Awardees

S Mohammad Ashraf Amiri (2024) funding research to enhance the human security of migrants displaced by violent conflict.
Weston Marume (2024) funding field research in Zimbabwe
Candace Famiglietti (2023) funding research in Kenya
Krystal-Gayle O’Neill (2022-23) funding research in Anglo-Caribbean
Muhammad Ali (2022) funding research in Pakistan
Ellen Busolo Milimu (2021 & 2022) funding research in Kenya
Anna Dubrova (2020) funding research in Rwanda
Mario Portugal Ramirez (2020) funding summer research in Bolivia
Lyndsey McMahan (2019) funding summer research in Rwanda
Mario Portugal Ramirez (2019) funding summer research in Colombia

David Matz Fellowship Awards up to $6000 may be used for experiential learning opportunities such as internships, study abroad, volunteer, academic symposium/conference, student-initiated research projects, or travel related to academic projects and study. Eligibility: Conflict Resolution MA and Certificate Students who have completed at least 9 credits and have secured an experiential learning opportunity. Call for applications each spring. Please contact kelly.ward@umb.edu for more information.

2024 Matz Fellows

Buket Altincelep
Tayla Dunne-Duarte
Paola Munoz Gamboa
Dominic Offei
Adebobola Omowon

Visit student grant section of resource tab to learn more and apply.

Study Abroad

Visit the Office of Global Programs for list of Faculty-Taught International Programs at the University of Massachusetts Boston

See fellowship, scholarship and grant tabs for funding opportunities

Student Grants

Students of the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance can apply for funding for:

Conferences on a rolling basis
Seed and grants for research. Deadline to apply November 1 & April 1 each year
Winston Langley Fellowship in Human Security. Deadline to apply April 1 each year

CRHSGG Conference and Seed Grant Policy March 2024 (Link to policy and how to apply. )

See the Fellowship & Scholarship tab for more opportunities

External Fellowships and Grants opportunities

PhD Candidate Publication and Award List

PhD Candidate Publication List

Doctoral Student, Candidate and Alumni Blog Posts: GGHS Blog Posts by Fall 2024 (updated November 2024)
Doctoral Student, Candidate and Alumni Publications: GGHS Publications by Summer 2024 (updated July 2024)
Doctoral Student, Candidate, and Alumni Awards: GGHS Awards, Fellowships, and Grants by Summer 2024 (updated July 2024)

Forms

Please visit the Registrar's website for a variety of forms including:

- Graduate Transfer Credit Approval Form

- Certificate Program Application (Graduate Student Add a Certificate)

- Leave of Absence Request

Faculty Forms and Policies

Department Constitution

Google Doc to Report Updates (i.e. awards, presentations, media mentions, appointments, grants)Resources For Major Personnel Reviews Senior Lecturer I & II, Fourth Year Review, Tenure Review, Promotion to Full Professor and the PMYR.
Requirements for reimbursable travel: Request for Pre-Travel Authorization
- If booking travel through external vendor: Register Your Travel
Incomplete (INC) Policy and Forms.