The Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Fellowship Programme, welcoming scholars and professionals interested in examining how artificial intelligence is shaping global security, geopolitics, and military stability.

Hosted at Stanford University, the fellowship provides a collaborative academic environment where fellows conduct advanced research while engaging with leading experts in international security and emerging technologies.

About the Fellowship

The CISAC Fellowship Programme supports in-residence researchers working on critical global challenges related to artificial intelligence and international security.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, applications are open specifically for:

• Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence Fellowship
• Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Stability and Military Competition Fellowship

Selected fellows will spend the academic year developing research projects, publishing scholarly work, and participating in interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at promoting global stability and informed policy development.

Fellowship Focus Areas

Projects may explore topics such as:

• AI and global power competition
• Military innovation and strategic stability
• Governance and regulation of artificial intelligence
• Technology diplomacy and international security policy
• Emerging risks linked to advanced technologies

What Fellows Will Do

During the fellowship year, participants are expected to:

• Conduct independent research and writing
• Collaborate with Stanford faculty and researchers
• Attend weekly research seminars and policy workshops
• Develop publications or dissertation chapters
• Organize at least one academic panel discussion
• Produce policy-oriented outputs and public commentary
• Participate in simulations and intellectual exchange activities

The fellowship is full-time and residential, requiring regular presence on campus.

Location

Stanford, California, United States

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 8 June 2026
• Fellowship Period: Academic Year 2026–2027

Why Apply?

Participants gain:

• Access to world-class researchers and policy experts
• A vibrant interdisciplinary research environment
• Opportunities to influence global technology and security debates
• Professional development and international collaboration