Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship

Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace a unique global network of policy research centers is accepting applications for the Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship program to join its Washington DC based Nuclear Policy Program. Carnegie will awardup to one fellowshipfor the 2026-27 program year.

The objective of the Stanton Fellowship is to enhance and develop the Fellows capacity to become a leader in policy-relevant research in the areas of nuclear deterrence disarmament arms control nonproliferation or energy. Over the course of their time at Carnegie the Fellow will have the opportunity and resources to deepen their understanding of how nuclear policies are developed and contested within the U.S. and between it and other states. The Fellow will be expected to formulate a program of work for the year designed to enhance his or her capacity to become a thought leader in the nuclear policy field. This program will include research and writing on pertinent and emergent topics organization and participation in expert workshops and larger public events in the U.S. and abroad and other activities relevant to the Fellows objectives. The Fellow will present their research topic at the Stanton Foundations annual meeting.

Interested candidates should apply below with (i) a resume or C.V.; (ii) three references; (iii) a cover letter (ofno more than one side) outlining why you are interested in nuclear policyyour career objectives and whyspending a year at Carnegie would further them; and (iv)adetailed research proposal (ofno more than two sides) on a policy-relevant subject that includesthe questions to be addressedthe research methods utilized and desired project fellowship will begin on or about June 1 2026 with flexibility depending on the chosen candidates availability.

Carnegie welcomes applicants from around the world and will sponsor visa are required to have a Ph.D. be in the final year of completing a Ph.D. or have obtained a law degree. Fellows will be compensated between $66000 and $137000 based on rates determined by the Stanton Foundation. The rate will depend on whether the chosen applicant is junior faculty post-doc or doctoral student. Fellows are also eligible for Carnegies health insurance position is based in Washington DC.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

About the Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship

Established in 2009 by the Stanton Foundation the purpose of the Nuclear Security Fellows Program is to stimulate the development of the next generation of thought leaders on nuclear security related topics by supporting interdisciplinary research that will advance policy-relevant understanding of the issues. The Stanton Foundation was created by Frank Stanton former president of CBS who is widely regarded as one of the greatest executives in the history of electronic 1954 Dwight Eisenhower appointed him to a committee convened to develop the first comprehensive plan for the survival of the U.S. following a nuclear this position Stanton was responsible for developing plans for national and international communication in the aftermath of a nuclear incident. The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship is a unique opportunity for a young scholar to explore how debates surrounding pressing questions of nuclear security play out within the U.S. and between it and other states.

About the Carnegie Endowment Nuclear Policy Program

The Carnegie Nuclear Policy Program aims to reduce the risk of nuclear war. Through our deeply experienced international staff we diagnose acute risks and associated opportunities for change develop creative and pragmatic solutions and use our global network to advocate and advance policies to reduce nuclear dangers.

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Grant

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 66000 - 137000