Apply for the Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program 2027/2028 at the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security in Berlin, Germany - a year-long research fellowship (starting September) with a substantial stipend for post-doctoral researchers and junior faculty.
Funded by the Stanton Foundation, the programme develops the next generation of thought leaders on nuclear security through interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research. Up to two fellowships are awarded each year.
Applications close on 30 November 2026. Submit only through the official online portal. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Hertie School call. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program 2027/2028
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | Hertie School - Centre for International Security, Berlin |
| Funder | Stanton Foundation |
| Host Landmark | Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 |
| Duration | One year, beginning September (academic year 2027/2028) |
| Awards | Up to 2 fellowships |
| Stipend | Postdoc $110,000 · Junior faculty $130,000 (paid in euros; fixed conversion rate as of 5 November 2026) |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Official Gateway | Online application portal · Hertie School programme page |
About the Fellowship
Fellows carry out a year-long period of independent research designed to advance policy-relevant understanding of nuclear security. Research may engage nuclear war, nuclear terrorism, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, nuclear force posture, and related nuclear energy questions as they connect to security.
Stipend
- Post-doctoral researchers: $110,000 stipend
- Junior faculty members: $130,000 stipend
- Paid in euros, using a fixed conversion rate as of 5 November 2026
Eligibility
- Open to post-doctoral researchers or tenure-track junior faculty
- Junior faculty at law schools, or applicants with a law degree as their terminal degree, are also eligible
- Relevant experience is defined broadly - e.g. nuclear policy, security, international relations, engineering, physics, and related fields
Required Application Materials
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Project proposal
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be requested
Applications can only be submitted through the official online apply button / portal. No other submission method is accepted.
Selection
Up to two fellowships are awarded each year by a committee of Hertie faculty and distinguished outside nuclear-security experts. Selections are typically made by February.
How to Apply
- Read the full call on the official Hertie School programme page.
- Prepare your CV, two recommendation letters, personal statement, and project proposal.
- Submit via the official online application portal before 30 November 2026.
- Questions: stanton@hertie-school.org.
Official Links
Hertie School - Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Program
Apply online (Hertie School portal)
Contact: stanton@hertie-school.org
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application deadline?
30 November 2026 for the 2027/2028 academic year.
What stipend is offered?
Approximately $110,000 for post-doctoral fellows and $130,000 for junior faculty, paid in euros at a fixed conversion rate dated 5 November 2026.
Where is the fellowship based?
At the Hertie School’s Centre for International Security in Berlin, Germany, for a full year starting in September.
Who can apply?
Post-doctoral researchers and tenure-track junior faculty (including eligible law faculty / JD terminal-degree holders) with relevant nuclear security or related expertise.
Where do I apply?
Only through the official portal: hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com.
