DHS-RAND Fellowship
The DHS-RAND Fellowship immerses senior DHS personnel in RAND’s research to advance homeland and national security through collaborative analysis, innovation, and evidence-based policy development.
Funder: RAND Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; details on stipends or funding are not published publicly.
Summary: Fellowship for senior DHS personnel to develop leadership skills and collaborate with RAND on research in homeland and national security.
Key Information: For senior DHS personnel only; contact program office for current application details.
Description
The DHS-RAND Fellowship is a collaborative program between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and RAND Corporation. It is designed to develop emerging government leaders by immersing selected senior DHS personnel in RAND’s research environment. Fellows work and study at RAND, gaining strategic analysis and planning skills while contributing to research, analysis, and evaluation on critical homeland and national security issues. The program aims to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships between DHS and leading researchers, and support evidence-based decisionmaking in homeland security.
