Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Fellowships 2026–2027

The Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Fellowships. This prestigious program offers scholars and professionals an unparalleled opportunity to engage in research, collaboration, and policy-oriented work in a collegial environment.

🏛️ About the Fellowship

CISAC Fellows spend the academic year conducting research and writing, participating in seminars, and collaborating with leading faculty and researchers. Natural scientists have the unique opportunity to explore the scientific and technical aspects of security topics while working closely with faculty members.

This fellowship provides a platform to address complex international problems and develop innovative solutions through:

• Intellectual collaboration
• Policy engagement
• Scholarly feedback

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship offers comprehensive mentorship support, including:

• Research planning and refinement
• Career development guidance
• Policy engagement discussions
• Intellectual collaboration and scholarly feedback
• Support for publication and professional growth

This mentorship model strengthens both the academic and policy-oriented dimensions of the fellows' work.

✅ Fellowship Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements during their fellowship:

1. Complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and review it with a mentor within the first month of the appointment.
2. Meet with a faculty mentor at least once per month to refine research topics, discuss progress, and receive career guidance.
3. Regularly attend and engage with CISAC’s weekly research seminar and coordinate one panel.
4. Participate in and host one of the fellowship dinners with research seminar panel participants (expenses covered by CISAC).
5. Attend the Fellows’ Policy Workshop (typically 2–3 sessions per month).
6. Make tangible progress on the proposed research project, such as:
   • Completing dissertation or book chapters
   • Publishing at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal
7. Write a short op-ed or media piece (blog posts are not eligible) to share insights from scholarly work with the public.
8. Submit quarterly fellowship reports summarizing research, writing, and presentation activities.
9. Produce at least one policy-focused document for a mock congressional testimony or NSC simulation session.
10. Participate as a head of state in the winter quarter simulation for the course “International Security in a Changing World” (if selected).

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 08 June, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the fellowship, visit the official Stanford CISAC Fellowships page.

To apply directly, visit the application portal.

This fellowship is an exceptional opportunity for scholars and professionals to advance their research and contribute to solving global security challenges. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative program!

• Mentorship support includes:
  • Research planning and refinement
  • Career development guidance
  • Policy engagement discussions
  • Intellectual collaboration and scholarly feedback
  • Support for publication and professional growth

This mentorship model helps fellows strengthen both academic and policy-oriented dimensions of their work.