Peace Leadership & Research Institute (PLRI) is an institution of higher learning affiliated with the Thabyay Education Foundation. Established in 2018 with the aim to cultivate a culture of responsible leadership and evidence-based decision making in the search for peace and national reconciliation in Myanmar, PLRI offers high quality training in conducting social science research to students and fellows from all over the country and equips them for leadership roles they are expected to play in the peace process.
Graduate Research Diploma in Peace Leadership
Program Design
First Trimester
In-class teaching Conflict Studies: Laying the Foundation for Peace Peace Building: Theories and Approaches Research Methodology I Research Project Sessions I Advising and Mentoring |
Second Trimester
Blended learning and research Gender, War & Peace Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Research Methodology II Research Project Sessions II Thematic Seminars (4) Formulating and Planning Research Project |
Third Trimester
Research and practicum Research Project Sessions III Thematic Seminars (2) Execution of Research Project and Defense |
Trimester Timetable: 1.5 hours, 4 evenings per weeknight and 4 hours per day on weekends for 14 weeks
Total Credit Hours: 35 | Program Duration: 12 Month Fellowship