Submission of a formal application is required for all individuals who wish to be in residence as visiting fellows, whether they need funding or have independent support. Applications are run in partnership with the CISAC Fellowship Program.

All application materials, including recommendations, must be in English. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all materials, including letters of reference, are submitted by the deadline stated above. Please do not submit supplemental materials such as books, lengthy manuscripts, or more than the required number of recommendations.

Online submission of application must include:

• Completed online application form
• Resume/CV
• Graduate school transcript (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All pre- and postdoctoral applicants must include a transcript. Junior faculty and professionals may include a transcript, but are not required to do so.)
• Research project prospectus or description of dissertation (1,500 words max, not including footnotes/endnotes)
• Research abstract (200 words max)
• Writing sample (50 pages max)
• Three confidential letters of recommendation. Please note that recommendation letter services, such as Interfolio, may not use our online recommendation letter submission system. Please advise your recommenders to upload their letters directly to the SlideRoom system.

Online Application Instructions

1. Access application portal by selecting link below. 
2. Click "Sign up to get started" (at the bottom of the page). Input the requested information to create a username and password.
3. Click "Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation Fellowship Program".
4. Proceed through the application, entering information into all required fields.
5. Submit your application.