MIT Nuclear Security Fellows Program (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Overview

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): With the support of the Stanton Foundation, the Security Studies Program has launched a Nuclear Security Fellows Program for junior faculty as well as pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. The 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. With the support of the Stanton Foundation, 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 is defined broadly to include nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation and nonproliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear doctrine and force structure, nuclear energy as it relates to nuclear security, and other topics that involve nuclear security.

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 who have made substantial progress toward the completion of their dissertation may be considered if their dissertation topic is 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. Fellows are expected to be in residence at MIT. Stipends at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and junior faculty level will be competitive and commensurate with experience. MIT’s health insurance is included. Office space and supplies, use of a computer, and access to MIT’s libraries and other facilities will be provided.

Application Procedures

Each applicant should submit a packet that includes:

Completed one-page form (download here)
Prospectus for research project or dissertation (no more than 1,500 words)
Resume/CV
Three sealed letters of recommendation
A short writing sample pertinent to the application (e.g., a draft chapter or journal article)
A graduate school transcript (for pre-doctoral candidates only)

Please do not submit supplemental materials such as books or lengthy manuscripts.

Please send two copies of your application materials (excluding the letters of recommendation).

Applications for these fellowships for the 2012-2013 academic year will be accepted until January 27, 2012. Decisions will be announced in March 2012.

Contact Information

Fellowship Coordinator
Security Studies Program, MIT
Bldg. E40, 4th Floor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: 617-258-7608
Email: ssp-fellowships@mit.edu

Click here for application form (pdf)

http://web.mit.edu/ssp/research/fellowship_program.html

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