Deadline: November 15, 2025
Are you passionate about promoting peace and understanding through creativity and laughter? The Jill Knox Peace Through Humor Fellowship 2026 invites students, faculty, and professionals in peace studies and conflict resolution to explore how humour can serve as a transformative tool for building peace and connection.
This prestigious three-year fellowship, offered through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), provides a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact by integrating humour into peacebuilding and social change efforts.
About the Jill Knox Peace Through Humor Fellowship 2026
The Jill Knox Peace Through Humor Fellowship 2026 is designed to support individuals who wish to advance peace through the intentional use of humour. The programme empowers peacebuilders, educators, and practitioners to apply humour as an effective tool for communication, conflict resolution, and healing.
Administered by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), this fellowship offers participants a three-year commitment to professional and personal development within the AATH’s Humor Academy.
Programme Structure and Benefits
Selected fellows will engage in a three-year educational journey, which includes:
- Tuition for the AATH Humor Academy programme.
- Registration for one of AATH’s annual conferences.
- A travel stipend to attend the annual conference in the United States.
- AATH membership throughout the fellowship duration.
- Ongoing mentorship from members of the AATH network.
In the second year, fellows will be required to complete a written project on a topic of their choice (subject to approval). The project should focus on how humour can enhance effectiveness and impact within the field of peace studies and conflict resolution.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Jill Knox Peace Through Humor Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Be eligible to travel to the United States — either by holding a valid U.S. visa or being a citizen of a visa-exempt country.
- Be one of the following:
- A currently enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate student in peace studies or a related discipline.
- A faculty member engaged in peace studies or conflict resolution.
- A professional working in peacebuilding, mediation, or related fields.
- Demonstrate interest in incorporating humour into their academic, professional, or community work.
- Commit to the full three-year educational programme, including monthly virtual meetings and one annual in-person conference each year.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 11:59 PM CST, 15 November 2025
- Notification of Results: No later than 15 December 2025
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit an online application through the designated form. The application includes personal information, professional or academic background, and a brief statement outlining the applicant’s motivation and vision for using humour in peacebuilding.
For more information about the programme and application guidelines, visit the AATH website through the links below.
Why Apply for the Jill Knox Peace Through Humor Fellowship 2026?
This fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to:
- Develop a creative approach to conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
- Join a global network of humour practitioners and peace advocates.
- Gain academic and professional recognition through AATH certification.
- Receive mentorship and support from experts in applied humour and peace studies.
If you are eager to explore how laughter can bridge divides, foster understanding, and inspire positive change, this fellowship is for you.
How to Apply
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