The International Security Program works to train new talent in security studies. This is done through various research programs, as well as through pre- and post-doctoral fellowships. Fellowships are offered in several areas, including U.S. defense, grand strategy, foreign policy, diplomacy, nuclear, chemical, and biological-weapons proliferation, the management of nuclear technology chemical and biological weapons proliferation, control, and countermeasures, terrorism, regional security, internal and ethnic conflict, and international relations theory. An additional fellowship is offered in cybersecurity issues.

This fellowship is designed for recent recipients of PhDs or equivalent degrees. It provides a stipend for research to be carried out over the period of one year. These may also be renewed upon application. Applications are encouraged from women, minorities, and international citizens. Political scientists, economists, natural scientists, and lawyers, along with those from other backgrounds, may apply.

Fellows will have access to Harvard University libraries and other facilities, along with office space, in most cases. Fellows will work collaboratively with other program members and will contribute to research activities along with doctoral dissertations (if applicable). Fellows may also complete books, monographs, or other publications. Fellows must remain in residence for the duration of their fellowships. Stipends of $42,000 or $31,000 will be awarded, depending on doctoral status. Full or partial reimbursement for health insurance premiums will also be awarded.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV/resume, unofficial transcript, research statement of three to five pages, and a writing sample. The writing sample should be a published or unpublished piece that demonstrates English writing ability. It could be a journal article, dissertation chapter, white paper, or chapter from a book published in the applicants’ field. Candidates should also submit contact information for three professional references. All applicants should submit materials by January 16th, 2018, with all recommendations received by February 1, 2018. All successful applicants will be notified by March 31, 2018.

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The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is devoted to research, teaching, and training the next generation of security specialists, influencing policymaking in international security, and developing a more informed public discussion. 

The Center expands opportunities for scholars and professionals to explore more complex international problems and innovative solutions in a collegiate and collaborative environment.

CISAC fellows will focus on many topics including but not limited to: nuclear weapons policy and nonproliferation; nuclear energy; cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and the future of the Internet; biosecurity and global health; implications of geostrategic shifts; insurgency, terrorism, and homeland security; war and civil conflict; consolidating peace after conflict; as well as global governance, migration, and transnational flows, from norms to criminal trafficking. Other research proposals on international security topics are welcomed and encouraged.

CISAC encourages applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries who have backgrounds in academia, public policy, mid-career professionals in the law, the military, government, or international organizations. Applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are due by January 15, 2018.

CISAC residential fellows will produce a finished piece of writing that may differ depending on the level of study – dissertations, articles, and manuscripts, as examples. Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship, and to participate in research seminars and collaborations with colleagues, senior researchers, and faculty.

CISAC offers numerous fellowships and applicants will be considered for all for which they are eligible including in social sciences or humanities international security, natural sciences or engineering international security, cybersecurity and international security, law and international security, nuclear security, and the William J. Perry Fellowship in International Security. In addition, the John and Jackie Lewis Fund to Support Research on Asia is available to support research by pre- and postdoctoral fellows, the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), and the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), as well as Stanford graduate students, on matters related to Asia. 

For more information about fellowships, please contact:

Marisa MacAskill
CISAC Fellowship and Student Programs Manager
Stanford University
Encina Hall, C235
616 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6165
Email: CISACfellowship@stanford.edu

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The founders of the International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies program invite students to apply to the ISMISS scholarship competition, which will close on Friday, January 26th, 2018.

This program was developed by a coalition of four European universities, including Charles University in Prague, Dublin City University in Ireland, the University of Glasgow in the UK, and the OTH Regensburg in Germany. This program allows students to inquire into a broad range of modern security challenges. These might include topics of terrorism, mass migration, energy supply, cyber security, and civil war and conflict, among others. Students will also research the intelligence and strategic defense approaches utilized by governmental and non-governmental partners to react to and combat against these threats.

This program combines theory and application to help students develop critical skillsets. Students will work alongside a range of researchers and scholars from a wide variety of international partner universities and think tanks. They will also interact with practitioner experts from government and industry security sectors.

The program will commence in September 2018 and last for two years. Students will study full-time and attend small group seminars and lectures. They will engage in a variety of assessment methods, including written assignments, group work, dissertation, and oral examination. Students will encounter a wide range of international security problems, and will be prepared to meet the growing demand for these sorts of professionals. Experts are needed by both the United Nations as well as individual nation states to be able to expertly react to modern threats and challenges.

All program applicants should indicate if they would also like to be considered for a self-funded place in the program if there are additional spots left. If this is the case and a student is accepted, a £1000 deposit will be required to secure a self-funded place. For more information and to apply, interested students should visit gla.ac.uk.

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