Stanford CISAC Fellowships at the Center for International Security and Cooperation 2017-2018

Publish Date: Nov 23, 2016

Deadline: Jan 16, 2017

CISAC welcomes applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries.

The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is an interdisciplinary community of scholars dedicated to producing policy-relevant research on international security topics. It is devoted to research, teaching, and training the next generation of security specialists, to influencing policymaking in international security, and to developing a more informed public discussion. 

CISAC fellows may focus on any of the following topics: 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. We welcome other research proposals on international security topics.

Applicants

CISAC welcomes applicants from academia, the world of public policy, and mid-career professionals in the law, the military, government, or international organizations. CISAC welcomes applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries. Applicants will be considered for all fellowships for which they are deemed eligible.

CISAC offers numerous fellowships. Applicants will be considered for all fellowships for which they are deemed eligible. Current fellowship opportunities include: 

Social Sciences or Humanities International Security Fellowship

CISAC fellows (predoctoral, postdoctoral, junior faculty, and professional) may focus on a variety of security topics, including: 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.

Natural Sciences or Engineering International Security Fellowship 

Fellows with backgrounds in the natural sciences and in engineering may use their technical expertise from the public and private sectors, the national laboratories, and the military to: pursue research projects on the intersection of hard science, policymaking, and international security; and to hone their science communication skills.

Cybersecurity and International Security Fellowship

CISAC Cyber Policy Fellows may focus on any aspect of cybersecurity with an important connection to public policy, including (but not limited to) international security and international relations, critical infrastructure protection, privacy and civil liberties, and the future of the Internet.  

Law and International Security Fellowship (in partnership with Stanford Law School)

These fellowships, funded by CISAC and Stanford Law School, are open to lawyers, law students, and social scientists who wish to conduct research projects at the intersection of law and international security. 

Nuclear Security Fellowship

  • The MacArthur Foundation Nuclear Security Fellowship

These fellowships are intended to promote training and policy-relevant scholarship in three interrelated areas: nuclear weapons policy in a changing global context; nuclear terrorism and transnational flows of materials and knowledge; and nuclear energy and nonproliferation challenges. Alongside their scholarly work, fellows are expected to produce directly policy-relevant work, such as a media appearance, a published article on a reputable website, or a written briefing for a government or international organization.

  • The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship

These fellowships are designed to aid in the development of the next generation of thought leaders in nuclear security by supporting research that will advance policy-relevant understanding of nuclear-related issues. They offer engineers, scientists, and social scientists the opportunity to focus on issues related to nuclear security. Alongside their scholarly work, fellows are expected to produce directly policy-relevant work, such as a media appearance, a published article on a reputable website, or a written briefing for a government or international organization.

 

How to Apply

The application deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is January 16, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. PST. 

Submission of a formal application is required for all individuals who wish to be in residence as visiting fellows, whether they need funding or have independent support.

All application materials, including recommendations, must be in English. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all materials, including letters of reference, are submitted by the deadline stated above. Please do not submit supplemental materials such as books, lengthy manuscripts, or more than the required number of recommendations.

It is strongly preferred that individuals upload their recommendations through the online system. Recommenders will receive an email from Slideroom requesting the recommendation form and letter.

Online submission of application will include:

  • Completed online application form

  • Resume/CV

  • Graduate school transcript (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All pre- and postdoctoral applicants must include a transcript. Junior faculty and professionals may include a transcript, but are not required to do so.)

  • Research project prospectus or description of dissertation (1,500 words max., not including footnotes/endnotes)

  • Research abstract (200 words max.)

  • Writing sample (50 pages max.)

  • Three confidential letters of recommendation. Please note that recommendation letter services, such as Interfolio, may not use our online recommendation letter submission system. Please advise your recommenders to upload their letters directly to the Slideroom system (see the comment above).

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http://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/cisac_fellowships

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