Application are currently being accepted for the Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Fellowships 2026–2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to clcik here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Fellowships
CISAC Fellows spend the academic year engaged in research and writing, and are expected to participate in seminars and to interact and collaborate with leading faculty and researchers. Natural scientists have the opportunity to conduct research on the scientific and technical aspects of security topics, as well as to work in collaboration with faculty members. The CISAC fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for scholars and professionals to explore complex international problems and innovative solutions in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Benefits of Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Fellowships
Mentorship support includes:
- Research planning and refinement
- Career development guidance
- Policy engagement discussions
- Intellectual collaboration and scholarly feedback
- Support for publication and professional growth
This mentorship model helps fellows strengthen both academic and policy-oriented dimensions of their work.
Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Fellowships Requirements
- Complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and review it with your mentor within the 1st month of appointment.
- Meet with your faculty mentor at least once per month to review and refine your research topic, discuss project progress, and receive general career and intellectual guidance.
- Regularly attend and engage with CISAC’s weekly research seminar. Coordinate one panel.
- Participate in many and host one of the fellowship dinners with the research seminar panel participants. CISAC will pay for these.
- Participate in the Fellows’ Policy Workshop (typically 2-3 sessions per month).
- Make tangible progress on your proposed research project: completing several dissertation or book chapters and/or at least one article for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Write a short op-ed or other media piece that provides insights gleaned from your scholarly work to the public (blog posts are not eligible).
- Complete brief quarterly fellowship reports in which you describe your research, writing, and presentation activities during that period.
- Produce at least one policy focused document for a mock congressional testimony or NSC simulation session (part of the Fellows’ Policy Workshop series).
- Participate as a head of state in our winter quarter simulation for the course “International Security in a Changing World” if selected.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
08 June, 2026
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