Applications are open for the Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) Fellowship 2027 - 2028. CISAC fellows spend the academic year in residence at Stanford engaged in research and writing, seminars, and collaboration with leading faculty on complex international security challenges.
Applicants are considered for all tracks for which they are eligible (including AI & armed conflict, AI strategic stability, geopolitics of AI, India - U.S. security, natural sciences/engineering security, nuclear security, and international security). Deadline: 2 December 2026. Predoctoral stipends are comparable to Stanford Graduate Fellowships; postdoctoral and junior faculty/professional stipends are commensurate with experience.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official CISAC fellowships page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Stanford CISAC Fellowship 2027 - 2028
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | CISAC / FSI, Stanford University |
| Location | Stanford, California, USA (in residence) |
| Academic year | 2027 - 2028 |
| Format | In-residence research fellowship |
| Eligible stages | Predoc (PhD/DPhil), postdoc, junior faculty, professionals |
| Citizenship | Open to non-U.S. citizens |
| Stipend | Predoc ~Stanford Graduate Fellowship level; postdoc/faculty commensurate with experience |
| Deadline | 2 December 2026 |
| Apply | CISAC SlideRoom application |
Fellowship Tracks
- Artificial Intelligence and Laws of Armed Conflict Fellowship
- Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Stability and Military Competition Fellowship
- Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence Fellowship
- India - U.S. Security Studies Fellowship
- Natural Sciences or Engineering International Security Fellowship
- Nuclear Security Fellowship
- International Security Fellowship
Benefits
- Academic-year in-residence affiliation at CISAC/Stanford
- Stipend support (predoc tuition support as required by Stanford; postdoc/faculty rates by experience)
- One-on-one faculty mentoring
- Weekly research seminar, policy workshops, dinners, and simulation opportunities
- Collegial environment for publications, op-eds, and policy-focused writing
Eligibility
- Typically PhD/DPhil candidates (competitive especially in final year), postdocs, junior faculty, or professionals
- Formal application required even with independent funding
- Non-U.S. citizens welcome
- All materials and recommendations in English
Required Documents
- Online application form
- Resume/CV
- Graduate transcript (required for pre/postdocs; optional for junior faculty/professionals)
- Research prospectus / dissertation description (max 1,500 words excl. notes)
- Research abstract (max 200 words)
- Writing sample (max 50 pages)
- Three confidential recommendation letters uploaded directly to SlideRoom (Interfolio may not work with the portal)
How to Apply
- Review the programme on the official CISAC Fellowships page and FAQs.
- Create a SlideRoom account and open the Stanford CISAC Fellowship Program application.
- Upload materials and ensure recommenders submit letters by the deadline (recommenders may have a short grace period - confirm on FAQ).
- Submit by 2 December 2026.
Contact: cisacfellowship@stanford.edu
Official Links
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FAQs - Stanford CISAC Fellowship 2027 - 2028
When is the deadline?
2 December 2026.
Is funding provided?
Yes for funded fellows - predoctoral stipends comparable to Stanford Graduate Fellowships (plus required tuition), with postdoctoral and professional stipends commensurate with experience. Independently funded visitors must still apply formally.
Who can apply?
PhD/DPhil candidates, postdocs, junior faculty, and professionals working on international security topics; citizenship is not restricted to the U.S.
Where do I apply?
Via the CISAC SlideRoom portal.
