Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
Forecasted
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research on nuclear security policy, strategy, and technology at Harvard’s Belfer Center.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One academic year; stipend/benefits not specified—see program page for details.
Summary: Supports emerging leaders conducting policy-relevant research on nuclear security at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center.
Key Information: All dates and funding details are projected; applicants must confirm on the official program page.
Description
The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship, hosted by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, is designed to foster the next generation of thought leaders in nuclear security. The fellowship supports independent and collaborative research on topics including nuclear weapons strategy, nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, nuclear terrorism, and the governance of nuclear technology. Fellows are embedded within both the International Security Program and the Project on Managing the Atom, engaging with a vibrant academic community and participating in seminars, workshops, and other center activities. The program emphasizes intellectual independence, policy relevance, and diversity in nuclear policy research.
