University of Texas at Austin is offering up
to two predoctoral fellowships in Security Studies. The Strauss
Center will consider applicants working on a broad range of topics related to
issues of national and international security, law and diplomacy. These
predoctoral fellowships in residence at the University of Texas at Austin will
be awarded for one year (September 2014-May 2015). The fellowship includes a
nine-month stipend of $24,000 and one round-trip airline ticket. The Strauss
Center encourages applications from women, minorities and citizens of all
countries. The application deadline is February 15, 2014.
to two predoctoral fellowships in Security Studies. The Strauss
Center will consider applicants working on a broad range of topics related to
issues of national and international security, law and diplomacy. These
predoctoral fellowships in residence at the University of Texas at Austin will
be awarded for one year (September 2014-May 2015). The fellowship includes a
nine-month stipend of $24,000 and one round-trip airline ticket. The Strauss
Center encourages applications from women, minorities and citizens of all
countries. The application deadline is February 15, 2014.
Study Subject (s): Fellowships are awarded in the area of Security
Studies. The Strauss Center will consider applicants working on a broad
range of topics related to issues of national and international security, law,
and diplomacy. Suitable topics may include, but are not limited to:
-Factors contributing to the destabilization of nation states,
-Diplomatic and military history and strategy,
-New approaches to diplomacy,
-Intelligence and surveillance,
-Science, technology, and national security,
-Evolving legal architectures to account for new threats in the 21st century,
-Climate security and complex emergencies, and
-International development and security
Course Level: Predoctoral fellowships are available for advanced
PhD students to engage in policy-relevant research.
Scholarship Provider: University of Texas at Austin, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Studies. The Strauss Center will consider applicants working on a broad
range of topics related to issues of national and international security, law,
and diplomacy. Suitable topics may include, but are not limited to:
-Factors contributing to the destabilization of nation states,
-Diplomatic and military history and strategy,
-New approaches to diplomacy,
-Intelligence and surveillance,
-Science, technology, and national security,
-Evolving legal architectures to account for new threats in the 21st century,
-Climate security and complex emergencies, and
-International development and security
Course Level: Predoctoral fellowships are available for advanced
PhD students to engage in policy-relevant research.
Scholarship Provider: University of Texas at Austin, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: -Pre-doctoral
fellowships are available to advanced PhD students, with preference given to
those who have made substantial progress towards the completion of their
dissertation. Pre-doctoral fellows are expected to work on — and ideally
complete — their doctoral dissertations during the fellowship.
-The Strauss Center invites applications from all disciplines, both the social
and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the Center’s
program focuses (see Areas of Research below). The Strauss Center encourages
applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries.
fellowships are available to advanced PhD students, with preference given to
those who have made substantial progress towards the completion of their
dissertation. Pre-doctoral fellows are expected to work on — and ideally
complete — their doctoral dissertations during the fellowship.
-The Strauss Center invites applications from all disciplines, both the social
and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the Center’s
program focuses (see Areas of Research below). The Strauss Center encourages
applications from women, minorities and citizens of all countries.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of all countries can apply for these predoctoral
fellowships.
fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will
offer up to two pre-doctoral fellowships in security studies for the 2014-2015
academic year. The Strauss Center pre-doctoral fellowship program aims to
stimulate the development of the next generation of researchers and thought
leaders and encourage them to engage in policy-relevant research on issues
related to security studies. Pre-doctoral fellows are encouraged to
present their research within and outside the Center, participate in the
research activities of the Center, attend and take an active role in seminars
and conferences, engage with younger scholars, and immerse themselves in the
greater University community during their appointment.
offer up to two pre-doctoral fellowships in security studies for the 2014-2015
academic year. The Strauss Center pre-doctoral fellowship program aims to
stimulate the development of the next generation of researchers and thought
leaders and encourage them to engage in policy-relevant research on issues
related to security studies. Pre-doctoral fellows are encouraged to
present their research within and outside the Center, participate in the
research activities of the Center, attend and take an active role in seminars
and conferences, engage with younger scholars, and immerse themselves in the
greater University community during their appointment.
Number of award(s): The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will
offer up to two predoctoral fellowships.
offer up to two predoctoral fellowships.
Duration of award(s): These predoctoral fellowships are offered for one
year (September 2014-May 2015).
year (September 2014-May 2015).
What does it cover? The fellowship includes a nine-month stipend of $24,000 and one
round-trip airline ticket. Applicants should note that the stipend awarded
might not cover all living costs in Austin during the fellowship period.
Applicants should be prepared to cover any additional expenses themselves or
through other external funding sources. Applicants who must obtain a J1 visa in
order to participate in the fellowship are required to provide proof of health
insurance when applying for the J1 visa. The Strauss Center fellowship does not
provide health insurance.
round-trip airline ticket. Applicants should note that the stipend awarded
might not cover all living costs in Austin during the fellowship period.
Applicants should be prepared to cover any additional expenses themselves or
through other external funding sources. Applicants who must obtain a J1 visa in
order to participate in the fellowship are required to provide proof of health
insurance when applying for the J1 visa. The Strauss Center fellowship does not
provide health insurance.
Notification: Applicants will be informed of decisions by March 15.
How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 15, 2014.
