Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow

Position 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. Pre-doctoral fellows will receive a $75,000 stipend, post-doctoral fellows will receive a $110,000 stipend, and junior faculty fellows will receive a $137,000 stipend. 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 are available here: https://ssp.mit.edu/about/fellowships/nuclear-security-fellows-program

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

Please submit all application materials electronically, by email, to ssp-fellowships@mit.edu.

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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.