Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Symbiosis to Host South Asia's First Rotary Peace Centre
Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, has started a new program called the Rotary Peace Centre.
It's the first one in South Asia.
Up to 40 people will get a full scholarship to study there for a year.
They will learn about peace and how to help people in different countries.
The program is for adults who are already working in jobs that help people and promote peace.
Symbiosis was chosen along with one other school in South Korea out of many applicants.
The goal is to help these professionals make a difference in the world by teaching them how to deal with modern problems, like conflicts between countries.
Symbiosis International University in Pune will host South Asia's first Rotary Peace Centre.
Up to 40 fellows will receive a fully-funded year-long postgraduate diploma in Peace and Development Studies.
The program is designed for mid-career professionals aged 35 to 45 working in peace and development sectors.
Symbiosis was one of two institutions selected out of 17 applicants, the other being in South Korea.
The course aims to prepare professionals to address modern challenges in peace and development.
- Who
- Mid-career professionals aged 35 to 45 working in peace and development sectors
- What
- Postgraduate diploma in Peace and Development Studies
- When
- Ongoing (inaugurated recently)
- Where
- Symbiosis International University, Pune, India
- Why
- To prepare professionals for peace and development work, addressing modern challenges
- Location
- Symbiosis International University, Pune
- Program
- Postgraduate diploma in Peace and Development Studies
- Duration
- 1 year
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Number of Fellows
- Up to 40
- Target Age Group
- 35 to 45 years
- Selection Process
- Symbiosis was one of two institutions selected out of 17 applicants
- Other Selected Institution
- South Korea