Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship supports emerging leaders conducting policy-relevant research on nuclear security at Harvard's Belfer Center.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically supports a full academic year; award includes research affiliation, resources, and professional development.
Summary: Supports emerging leaders conducting policy-relevant research on nuclear security with joint affiliation at the Belfer Center.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation.
Description
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship is designed to cultivate the next generation of thought leaders in nuclear security by supporting policy-relevant research in areas such as nuclear weapons strategy, nonproliferation, arms control, nuclear terrorism, threat reduction, and governance of nuclear technology and materials. Fellows are jointly affiliated with the International Security Program and the Project on Managing the Atom at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. The fellowship provides access to extensive resources, research communities, and opportunities for collaboration and engagement with leading experts in the field.
