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About the program
Projects for Peace is a global program founded in 2007 by Kathryn W. Davis and based at Middlebury College, which encourages young adults (ages 18 to 30) to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Each year, it awards 125 or more student leaders a grant of $10,000 to launch a project anywhere in the world, typically during the summer break in the Northern Hemisphere.
Winning projects must have a tangible impact on communities and must not be research projects. Project leaders are expected to explain what they mean by peace and how their initiative will contribute to that ideal, demonstrate an understanding of the issues they seek to address, and build on existing relationships and resources within the community.
The only university in Uruguay
Universidad ORT Uruguay is one of the 100 universities selected to participate in Projects for Peace 2027 and the only one in Uruguay. Since 2024, projects submitted by the Universidad ORT Uruguay have received funding for their development. In 2024 and 2025, two projects per year were funded, while in 2026 a new initiative was approved.
Would you like to join us?
- Meet with your teacher or advisor to identify a suitable topic or project to present.
- If you have any questions, please contact Sara Goldberg, Engineer (goldberg@ort.edu.uy).
- Please prepare the proposal (2 to 3 pages), which should include a description, a work plan, and a budget. It may be in Spanish.
- Please send your proposal to goldberg@ort.edu.uy by December 18, 2026.
- The internal evaluation process will take place through December 28, 2026.
- Two projects (one primary and one alternate) will then be selected to compete at the international level.
- Selected applicants must submit their project in English through the Middlebury College platform by February 3, 2027.
Submit your proposal
Prepare the proposal and submit it by December 18, 2026.
Send the proposal to goldberg@ort.edu.uy
Ideas to get you started
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Write a definition of peace
Imagine what a peaceful world would be like. Working backward, what needs to be done to achieve that vision?
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What can you contribute?
What knowledge, skills, connections, interests, and passions do you have? How do they relate to your vision of peace? Is there a teacher or mentor who can help you develop your idea?
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Declare your intentions
What do you hope to achieve with your project?
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Outline the implementation plan
List the essential tasks and put them in order.
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Think about the budget
What costs can you expect for each of these tasks?
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Dream of the results
How will you measure the results and impact of your project on the community?
Documents, 2027 Edition
Download the informational documents and instructions for submitting projects for the 2027 edition of Projects for Peace here.