The Peace Science Society (International) promotes scholarship on the causes of conflict between and within states, conflict resolution, and the promotion of sustainable peace.
The Peace Science Society (International) is proudly based at the University of Georgia – School of Public and International Affairs.
The Peace Science Society (International) promotes scholarship on the causes of conflict between and within states, conflict resolution, and the promotion of sustainable peace.
The Peace Science Society (International), or PSS(I), is an association for the advancement of peace and conflict research. The Society operates as an objective, professional, and scholarly organization without political, ideological, financial, or national bias. PSS(I) is not confined to a particular academic discipline, but welcomes and utilizes relevant work across the social and natural sciences. Moreover, the Society is committed to promoting work which utilizes rigorous scientific methods and analyses on the causes of conflict and the promotion of peace.
The 2026 North American Meeting of the Peace Science Society (International) will take place in Pittsburg, PA, November 5-7, 2026. Burcu Savun and William Spaniel will serve as the local hosts. Chad Clay and Cyanne Loyle will serve as program chairs.
The 59th North American Meeting of the Peace Science Society (International) will take place in Orlando, Florida, November 13-15, 2025. Andrew Boutton and the University of Central Florida will serve as the local host. Reşat Bayer and Kanisha Bond will serve as program chairs
The conference hotel will be the, Celeste Hotel, Orlando. We have arranged a group rate for 179.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Saturday, November 01, 2025
The Rising Scholars Workshop at Peace Science Society (International) provides positive, effective mentoring for junior scholars doing exceptional research on political violence.
We create a supportive but challenging environment by combining intensive feedback on active research projects with two-way conversations between mentees and senior mentors about advising, professional development, and more.
Membership in the Peace Science Society is open to all individuals. The Peace Science Society is supported by membership dues, which help to make our programs possible. Members gain online access to three SAGE journals.
Membership in the Peace Science Society is open to all individuals.
If you’re a current student, you can purchase an individual membership at a discounted rate here.
One-year institutional membership with faculty, students, and meeting fee waivers.
