The CISAC Science Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of a security topic of their own choosing, or to conduct research in collaboration with one of the Center’s ongoing research
efforts. Examples of possible research topics include:

• nuclear weapons and non-proliferation policy
• nuclear energy
• critical infrastructure
• biosecurity
• information technology and security
• missile defense systems and space weaponization
• energy, food, and water security
• security issues related to climate change

Examples of past research projects undertaken at the Center can be found here.

Eligibility

The center invites scientists and engineers who have demonstrated excellence in their specialties to apply. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral fellows and mid-career professionals. We are particularly interested in individuals who are considering careers in science and public policy. Scientists in academic and research institutions, government, and industry, from the United States and abroad may apply. All applicants, including those not seeking financial assistance, must submit complete applications.

Stipend

Stipends are awarded for an eleven-month period beginning around end of September 2010, and are determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience. Health insurance is also available. Two-year fellowships are available under some circumstances.

To Apply

CISAC Fellowship Program
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Stanford University
Encina Hall, E200
616 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6165
USA

Phone: (650) 725-9132
Fax: (650) 723-0089
cisacfellowship@stanford.edu

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials, including letters of reference, arrive by the deadline.

All application materials, including recommendations, must be in English. Please do not bind your application or send supplemental materials such as books or lengthy manuscripts. No parts of your application will be retuned to you. We prefer that all original forms are signed and dated as required and sent via mail-proper, rather than via email.

Applications from abroad do NOT need to be in hard copy and can be submitted via email. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted via email. To submit via email print out the pdf application, complete it, and scan it as a pdf.

We encourage candidates to use trackable mail with signature required for delivery.

Note: Registered or certified mail is not deliverable at Encina Hall, and held at the Stanford Post Office.

Stanford University encourages women and minority applicants.