$110,000 Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
- Organization: Centre for International Security, Hertie School
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Hertie School's Centre for International Security in Berlin runs this fellowship with funding from the Stanton Foundation, to grow the next generation of thought leaders on nuclear security. Fellows spend a year, starting in September 2027, on their own policy-relevant research at the Centre, on nuclear security questions that are not centred on the United States, with a particular focus on Europe. It is open to postdoctoral researchers and tenure-track junior faculty, and up to two fellows are chosen each year. **What you get:** - A stipend of $110,000 for postdoctoral researchers, or $130,000 for junior faculty members, paid in euros at an exchange rate fixed on 5 November 2026 - A year based at the Hertie School's Centre for International Security in Berlin to carry out your own research project - Structured mentorship, research experience and professional development, as the Hertie School describes the Stanton fellowships **What you'll do:** - Carry out a year-long independent research project starting in September 2027 - Research nuclear security topics that are not US-centric, such as nuclear war, nuclear terrorism, proliferation, nuclear weapons, force posture, or nuclear energy where it bears on security - Work towards policy-relevant findings; the proposal asks for your methodology, potential findings and possible policy recommendations - Be based at the Centre for International Security in Berlin for the fellowship year **Key dates:** - Stipend exchange rate to euros fixed: 5 November 2026 - Applications close: 30 November 2026, 23:59 Berlin time - Fellows selected: by February, ahead of the September start - Fellowship year begins: September 2027 (academic year 2027/2028) **More information:** - Apply only through the Apply button on the Hertie School's career portal; no other method of application is accepted - Recommenders may email their letters directly - Up to two fellowships are awarded each year, chosen by a committee of Hertie faculty and outside nuclear security experts - Questions go to stanton@hertie-school.org - The Centre also runs a separate Frank Stanton Distinguished Visiting Chair for senior experts and unpaid International Security Fellowships; neither is part of this call
