Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Political Science
Fellowship ID:
MIT-Political Science-SECFELLOW [#30883]
Fellowship Title:
Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
Fellowship Type:
Fellowship or award
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/30 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/15, listed until 2026/04/15)
(posted 2025/10/15, listed until 2026/04/15) Description:
Description
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program seeks to stimulate the development of the next generation of thought leaders in nuclear security by supporting research that will advance policy-relevant understanding of the subject. Fellowships are available for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars and for junior faculty. Fellows are expected to produce policy-relevant research, including book manuscripts, draft articles, dissertations, chapters in edited volumes, or reports. Nuclear security as a subject of study is an umbrella term that includes nuclear war, nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and, as it relates to nuclear security, nuclear energy. Eligibility: Fellowships are available to scholars with a PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., MD or JD) from the United States or abroad. PhD candidates must have at least three chapters of their dissertation completed, and their dissertation topic must be in nuclear security. Proposed research for the fellowship must be consistent with the mission of the program described above. Stipend Information: All fellows will receive a ten-month stipend. Stipends at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and junior faculty level will be competitive and commensurate with experience. MIT does not pay for other benefits, but you will be able to purchase both health and dental insurance at a subsidized rate. Fellows are expected to be in residence at MIT for the duration of the fellowship. Office space and supplies as well as access to MIT’s libraries and other facilities will be provided. Application Procedures may be found here: https://ssp.mit.edu/about/fellowships/nuclear-security-fellows-program. Please submit all application materials electronically, by email, to ssp-fellowships@mit.edu. Applications for these fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year will be accepted until November 30, 2025. Decisions will be announced in January 2026.MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.
We are not accepting applications for this program through AcademicProgramsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://ssp.mit.edu/about/fellowships/nuclear-security-fellows-program
.- Contact: Diana S. Gallagher
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