Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program 2027/2028 (Stipend available)

Overview

The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program 2027/2028 aims to foster the next generation of thought leaders focused on nuclear security. The program supports interdisciplinary research designed to advance policy-relevant understanding of nuclear security issues. Participants undertake a year-long period of independent research commencing in September, based at the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security in Berlin, Germany.

Who can apply

Applicants must be either post-doctoral researchers or tenure-track junior faculty members. Junior faculty members who are at law schools or hold a law degree as their terminal degree are also eligible to apply. Relevant prior experience can encompass a broad range of disciplines, including security, nuclear policy, international relations, physics, engineering, and related fields.

What you get

Selected fellows receive a stipend paid in euros, utilizing a fixed conversion rate established on November 5, 2026. The stipend amount depends on the academic standing of the participant. Post-doctoral researchers are provided with a stipend of $110,000, while junior faculty members receive a stipend of $130,000.

Requirements

Candidates must submit their application materials online. Required documents include a current curriculum vitae, a personal statement, a project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants may be asked to provide official undergraduate and graduate school transcripts from every institution attended following the completion of high school.

Key dates

The application deadline for the 2027/2028 academic year is November 30, 2026.