LEONARD RIESER FELLOWSHIP
in Science, Technology, and Global Security
PURPOSE
Created in 1999 by the Board of Directors, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. Honors the belief Leonard Reiser had in the ability of the next generation to play a critical role in resolution of persistent global security problems.
AWARD
One-time awards of $2,500-$5,000 to undergraduate students seeking to explore connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy. One year (12 months) to support academic research or professional development in US or abroad. Used for: stipend during unpaid internship, travel or housing for academic research or to present research, or production costs of a special project.
NUMBER OFFERED
3-5 per year
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduates whose academic interests, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global-security policy challenges.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
--completed application form
--current résumé
--800-1000-word narrative proposal
--one-page personal essay
--detailed project budget
--two letters of recommendation
DEADLINE
Receipt by March 15, 2007
CONTACT
The Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship
in Science, Technology, and Global Security
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
6042 South Kimbark Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637-2806
URL
http://www.thebulletin.org/programs/rieser-fellowship.html
(last edited 7/12/06)