Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
A one-year postdoctoral fellowship at CFR for independent, policy-relevant research on nuclear security, including mentorship and seminar participation.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $110,000 stipend for one year; one fellowship awarded annually
Summary: One-year postdoctoral fellowship to conduct policy-relevant research on nuclear security at CFR with mentorship and seminar participation.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and PhD (or postdoc status) required; in-person residency in New York or Washington, DC.
Description
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship, sponsored by the Stanton Foundation and hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), offers a twelve-month, in-person fellowship for postdoctoral scholars focused on nuclear security. Fellows design and lead their own research projects addressing issues such as nuclear war, terrorism, proliferation, deterrence, force posture, and nuclear energy as it relates to security. The program includes mentorship from a senior CFR researcher, participation in the annual Stanton Nuclear Security Seminar, and the expectation to produce at least one policy-relevant document during the fellowship year. The fellowship is based in either CFR’s New York or Washington, DC office, with a requirement to work on-site at least four days per week.
