The Neubauer Research Fellowships Program

Launched in 2006 and funded by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neubauer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Neubauer Research Fellowships Program is an opportunity for Ph.D. students to be engaged at the Institute for National Security Studies in half-time positions. These appointments are particularly suitable for doctoral candidates who are writing dissertations on subjects related to Middle East studies, international relations, national security, and other fields relating to strategic studies.

Affiliation with INSS will allow students to complete the dissertation process while acquiring experience in their areas of specialization. Appointments are for one year and may be renewed for an additional year.

Three or four Neubauer Fellows are appointed each year. In addition to their doctoral work, they will work as associate research fellows and be connected to INSS project directors or senior research fellows in their particular research fields. They are encouraged to write for INSS publications and are integral parts of the INSS research team. The program also offers Neubauer Fellows an opportunity for continued affiliation with INSS in a research capacity.

Candidates are requested to submit a resume, an approved doctorate proposal and a document on behalf of the university attesting to its approval, a letter of recommendation from the doctoral advisor and at least one additional letter of recommendation.