Director
Anders Reagan
Director and Chair of the Board
Stockholm University; Uppsala University; University for Peace
An applied philosopher working across moral, political and legal philosophy, using phenomenology to investigate peace and the conditions of self-determination. Director of the Institute since its founding in December 2017 and author of its two peer-reviewed articles. Master’s degrees in International Peace Studies (University for Peace) and in Theology, specializing in Human Rights (Uppsala University); bachelor’s degrees in International Relations and in Theoretical Philosophy (Stockholm University).
Board
The Board has three Directors Anders Reagan, Chair; Miranda Melcher, Secretary; and Elizabeth Dunthorne, Treasurer.
Research Trainees
Since 2025, 19 people have taken part in the Institute’s research traineeships. Those named below are listed with their university or other affiliation and, where they gave one, the comment published on the Institute’s website.
Research Trainees, autumn 2026
Eight Research Trainees are coding sources for the 61 Peace Definitions Review under agreements that run from 15 or 16 September to 15 November 2026.
Tessy Salano
Research Trainee
University of Nairobi
Tessy Salano holds a master’s degree in development studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Tessy’s research focuses on the interplay between peace, security and development, and on generating evidence that informs inclusive and trauma-responsive approaches to peacebuilding and development in post-conflict settings.
Elisa Baldo
Research Trainee
University of Kent and Philipps-Universität Marburg
Elisa is studying for the joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Kent and Philipps-Universität Marburg, after a BA in Comparative European and International Legal Studies at the University of Trento.
Anna Beatriz Clovis
Research Trainee
Fluminense Federal University
Anna is studying for a BA in International Relations at Fluminense Federal University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Alva Danielsson
Research Trainee
Lund University
Alva is studying for a bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Lund University, Sweden.
Harvey Depledge-Kittle
Research Trainee
University of York
Harvey holds an MA in International Relations from the University of York and an LLB in Law from the University of Leeds.
Zander Dumas
Research Trainee
SOAS University of London
Zander is studying for an MSc in East Asian Politics at SOAS University of London, after a BA in Philosophy at the University of Lincoln.
Amy Jiang
Research Trainee
Carleton University
Amy is studying for an MA in International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa, concentrating on conflict, fragility and development, after a BA in Political Science at the University of Toronto.
Adithya Ramanadhan
Research Trainee
University of Bath
Adithya is studying for a BSc in International Development with Economics at the University of Bath.
Research Trainees, summer 2026
The call closed on 10 May 2026. Ten Research Trainees took part, in placements between 13 May and 30 September 2026, and coded sources for the 61 Peace Definitions Review. Coding not finished by the end of the summer placements passed to the autumn 2026 cohort.
Maha Zulfiqar
Research Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
“Working with IGP has been an incredibly meaningful experience. I developed stronger research skills, particularly in analyzing and engaging with academic literature, while gaining a deeper understanding of Peace and Conflict studies. This experience broadened the direction of my future research interests, and I would highly recommend IGP to students looking to grow as researchers.”
Emma Bergljung
Research Trainee
Lund University
“During my time as an intern at IGP, I have gained valuable experience and developed my research skills, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the field of Peace studies. The IGP has been incredibly supportive throughout my internship and the guidance I received has helped me grow and develop as a researcher. I would highly recommend an internship at IGP, and it is an opportunity and experience that I will always cherish.”
Douglas Johansson
Research Trainee
Lund University
“An internship with IGP is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in international relations and peacebuilding. During my time as an intern, I’ve developed as a researcher and gained valuable insight into the complexities of conceptualizing peace. Anders has given me a great deal of independence in my work while always being available for guidance and discussion when needed.”
Alexandra Otterheim
Research Trainee
Lund University
“Interning with IGP was a great opportunity for me to develop my research and analytical skills and to put these skills into practice. What I found especially rewarding was to be able to contribute directly to the field of Peace and Conflict studies and to see my work transform into a visible outcome through my contribution to a research paper. An internship with the IGP is a perfect way to start off your career and gain hands-on experience both in Peace and Conflict studies and in working for an NGO.”
Tess Tchorbadjiev
Research Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
Jane Wirth
Research Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
Ruta Baraki
Research Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
Eunice Oluwafisoye
Research Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
Oscar Brus
Research Trainee
Lund University
Dima Aljamal
Research Trainee
St. Olaf College
Research Trainee, summer 2025
In summer 2025, when the Institute was named the Peace and Conflict Science (PACS) Institute, one Research Trainee took part.
Olivia Lewan
Research Trainee
“As an intern with IGP I had the opportunity to, with valuable guidance, advocate for what I am passionate about whilst also in detail learning about the UN and UN procedures. My experience was very rewarding and I would strongly recommend interning with IGP, especially for those at the beginning of their career wanting to learn more about advocacy and research.”
Mentee
Camila Contreras
Mentee
Trinity College Dublin
“This mentorship is an excellent programme for early-career researchers in the field of Peace and Conflict studies looking to gain hands-on experience with the role of NGOs in the UN system. Beyond the substantive learning, it also offers real opportunities to grow professionally. The IGP provided a space to expand my network and equipped me with the tools to attend conferences and submit papers on matters related to peace and security. I definitely recommend it.”
Find out more
- Research traineeships: the work and the conditions.
Contact
The Director and the Research Trainees are contacted through the general address of the Institute, [email protected], which also receives media enquiries. The Institute does not publish personal email addresses or telephone numbers.