Stanton nuclear security fellowships open for researchers

The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program 2027/2028 now accepts applications for a year‑long research fellowship at the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security in Berlin. Funded by the Stanton Foundation, the programme supports interdisciplinary, policy‑relevant research on nuclear security.

Who can apply

The fellowship is open to postdoctoral researchers and tenure‑track junior faculty who have completed undergraduate and postgraduate study. Applicants should have expertise in nuclear security, international relations, security policy, engineering, physics, law or related fields. The programme looks for work that can broaden understanding of nuclear security challenges and inform policy.

What it offers

Selected fellows will spend a year at the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security, starting in September 2027. The fellowship includes a substantial financial stipend and access to a community that links scholarship with policy dialogue. Fellows can focus on a research project that advances policy‑relevant knowledge.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online; paper submissions are not accepted. Applicants may be requested to provide official undergraduate and graduate school transcripts from all institutions attended since completing high school. The deadline for the 2027/2028 academic year is 30 November 2026. Queries may be sent to the contact email in the announcement.

The programme aims to stimulate interdisciplinary research, expand the pool of emerging experts and produce work that can guide policymakers, governments and international institutions on nuclear security. Fellows will be based at the Centre for International Security for the fellowship’s duration, contributing to a vibrant research community focused on contemporary security challenges.