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CISAC FELLOWSHIPS - PREDOCTORAL, POSTDOCTORAL, AND PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: February 1, 2005 CISAC supports a social science fellowship program for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars and professionals, which provides opportunities for concentrated study in a multidisciplinary environment. Visiting fellows spend the academic year at Stanford University completing their projects, participating in seminars, and interacting with each other and the resident faculty and research staff. The Center facilities on the Stanford campus include offices, a conference room, and a specialized library. Fellows also have access to other Stanford libraries. Research Topics CISAC’s pre- and postdoctoral fellowships provide opportunities for concentrated study in a multidisciplinary environment. Visiting fellows spend the academic year at Stanford University completing their projects, participating in seminars, and interacting with each other and the resident faculty and research staff. The Center considers applicants working within a broad range of topics related to peace and international security. Suitable topics may include, but are not limited to: • regional and global security relationships • proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons • causes and prevention of deadly conflict • implementation of peace agreements • causes and prevention of terrorism • norms of use and nonuse of weapons • the interaction of science, politics, and policy • security in South and East Asia • United States defense and arms control policies Eligibility Fellowships are available to Ph.D. candidates who have made substantial progress toward the completion of their dissertation and to scholars with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees from the United States and abroad. The Center invites applications from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, history, law, political science, sociology, medicine, and the natural and physical sciences. The Center also seeks applications from military officers or civilian members of the United States government, members of military or diplomatic services from other countries, and journalists interested in arms control and international security issues. Stipend The value of each fellowship award is determined by the applicant’s graduate education and background. Stipends, with health insurance, for the nine-month academic year will be $20,000 for predoctoral fellows. Postdoctoral stipends, with health insurance, start at $35,000 and are commensurate with experience. Application Process Applicants are responsible for ensuring reference letters arrive by the deadline. Address all materials and queries to: Barbara Platt Fellowship Program Coordinator Encina Hall, E210 Stanford University Stanford CA 94305-6165 Phone: (650) 723-9626 Fax: (650) 723-0089 email: bplatt@stanford.edu Only completed applications will be considered. Download application form