The International Peace Research Association is a global network of academics.

It was founded in 1964 and promotes peace by supporting national organizations, hosting conferences, publishing and supporting the publication of peace-promoting journals.

[2] The association encourages national and international peace-building education and supports the dissemination of peace-promoting research.

[2] The 2023-2025 co-secretaries general are Matt Meyer and Marìa Teresa Muñoz.

[3] The association organizes a biannual conference, sponsors peace journals, and publishes a newsletter.