This fellowship provides financial support for exceptional students pursuing technical doctoral research relevant to the field of international safeguards. Participating universities foster partnerships between science/engineering programs and programs focused on nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards policy. Armed with both deep technical expertise and policy understanding, NNIS Fellows are primed to take on the exciting and challenging work of international nuclear safeguards.
The maximum value of any individual award, including stipend and tuition and associated fees is $65,000/yr. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of no more than $2,500. Fellows will also receive an additional Dislocation Allowance of $600 per month (prorated) while on a practicum assignment.
The DOE/NNSA attempts to provide adequate funding to its fellowship participants to meet the cost of graduate school, but other awards, prizes, and similar payments (including veterans benefits) that do not require a product or service may be accepted. UCSA must be informed in advance if a fellow plans to accept a research assistantship or other employment. Payment received for such employment may result in an equivalent deduction from the fellow’s stipend. USCA reserves the right to withdraw the fellowship if the fellow receives compensation without notifying USCA as to the nature and extent of any payment. Travel reimbursements are considered for seminars, conferences, and workshops associated with this program or any meeting for which the sponsor requests attendance.
Eligibility: Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergraduate), Graduate Student, Alum (Graduate)
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: February
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