Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program funds year-long, policy-focused research in nuclear security for emerging scholars at RAND's U.S. locations.
Funder: RAND Corporation
Due Dates: Fall 2026 (Applications open for 2027–2028 fellowship) | February 2027 (Selections made)
Funding Amounts: $66,000 (doctoral students) | $101,000 (postdocs) | $137,000 (junior faculty); 1-year fellowship; up to 2 awards/year
Summary: Supports year-long, policy-relevant research on nuclear security for emerging scholars and junior faculty.
Description
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in nuclear security by supporting interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research projects. Fellows undertake a year-long independent research project at one of RAND's U.S. locations (Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; or Pittsburgh, PA), with opportunities to collaborate on RAND client-sponsored research. The program encourages innovative thinking and policy analysis in nuclear security, with fellows expected to produce studies that contribute meaningfully to the field.
