Predoctoral Fellowship Program: The Clements Center for National Security at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for its Predoctoral Fellowship Program. This fellowship is aimed at PhD candidates engaged in research relevant to foreign and defense policy, intelligence, and international security, with a strong emphasis on historical components.
Designation
Predoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Foreign and Defense Policy
- Intelligence
- International Security
- Political Science
- Political Philosophy
- Public Policy
- Area Studies
- Classics
Location
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Eligibility/Qualification
- Current enrollment in a PhD program
- Applicants should be in the dissertation writing phase and within one or two years of anticipated dissertation submission.
- Research relevant to the Clements Center’s focus, particularly in history, strategy, and statecraft.
Job Description
Successful applicants will:
- Focus on their own research and writing projects.
- Engage with academic and professional resources at the Clements Center and the University.
- Actively participate in the Center’s programs and activities, including guest lectures and conferences.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on mutual agreement with the Clements Center leadership.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A current C.V.
- A cover letter
- Graduate school transcripts
- A brief research statement (no more than two pages, single-spaced)
- Three letters of recommendation
Applicants addressing the Indo-Pacific region’s role in U.S. foreign policy should indicate their interest in the Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program.
Last Date for Apply
December 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
