O’Brien Notre Dame International Security Center (ONDISC) Hans J. Morgenthau Fellowship

The O’Brien Notre Dame International Security Center (ONDISC) invites applications for its cohort of Hans J. Morgenthau Fellows. In the spirit of Morgenthau, a deep thinker about international relations and an engaged participant in debates about American foreign policy, ONDISC seeks to help the next generation of scholars think more about grand strategy in its larger conceptual and historical context.

Over the course of the fellowship year, Fellows will discuss the burgeoning literature on U.S. grand strategy, become part of the broader network of junior and senior scholars engaged with these topics, and hone their teaching skills. Successful applicants need not have any particular view of the optimal grand strategy – just a willingness to discuss the topic seriously and debate the alternatives civilly.

The Fellowship lasts one year and is non-residential. Fellows contribute to the program’s mission by participating in three in-person events throughout the year. In addition to the three in-person events, fellows will also convene roughly once a month for virtual speaker and seminar events over the fellowship year.

The Fellowship includes travel expenses and accommodations during in-person activities.

Eligibility

Ideally, applicants will be ABD doctoral candidates in political science, international relations, global affairs, public policy, history, and allied fields. However, we will also consider applications from exceptional candidates at other levels. The Fellowship is open to candidates in the U.S. or around the world.