Published: 28 Oct 2026 8 views
The purpose of the Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program is to stimulate the development of the next generation of thought leaders on nuclear security issues by supporting interdisciplinary research that will advance policy-relevant understanding of these issues.
Fellows will carry out a year-long period of independent research beginning in September of each year. Fellows will be located at the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security in Berlin, Germany.
Each fellow will receive a stipend: post-doctoral researchers will receive a $110.000 stipend, and junior faculty members will receive a $130.000 stipend. The stipend will be paid in euros, with a fixed conversation rate as of 5 November 2026.
The fellowship is open to post-doctoral researchers or tenure-track junior faculty members. Junior faculty at law schools or with a law degree as their terminal degree are also eligible. Prior relevant experience is broadly defined to include disciplines such as nuclear policy, security, international relations, engineering, physics, and related fields.
Up to two (2) Fellowships will be awarded each year. Fellows will be selected by a committee composed of Hertie faculty and distinguished outside experts in the field of nuclear security. Selections will be made by February.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
Current curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Project proposal
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
For more information, kindly visit the Hertie School webpage.
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