Deadline: December 4, 2022, 6:59 pm HST
The “Mansfield Next Generation of U.S.-Japan Nuclear Policy Experts” training program aims to nurture a new generation of Japanese and American nuclear experts who will contribute to the strengthening of U.S.-Japan security relations and grow into leaders and policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of regional nuclear security dynamics.
The program, held entirely in English, includes a series of interactive webinars culminating in an in-person, 7-day immersion training in Washington, D.C. and the opportunity to publish a short policy-relevant article. The participants will receive round-trip airfare to Washington, accommodations, and meals.
Funding for the program is generously provided by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
Eligibility:
- Japanese students enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program in international relations, security studies, political science, or related fields at a university in Japan; OR
- Students enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program in international relations, security studies, East Asian studies, or related fields at a university in the United States.
Timeline:
December 4, 2022 | Deadline to apply
Mid-December 2022 | Short virtual interviews with candidates and selection of the Japanese and U.S. program participants
January 2023 | Virtual meet-and-greet among participants and Mansfield staff
February-June 2023 | Three virtual interactive webinars (90 minutes each), featuring a speaker discussing global nuclear politics and history; nuclear security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific; and arms control and the future of nuclear agreements.
September 10-17, 2023 | Participants travel to Washington, D.C. for the 7-day in-person training program. Facilitated by the Foundation, the students will meet with key nuclear experts from academia and think tanks as well as practitioners from the U.S. government. A site visit to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is included in the agenda.
December 2023 | Participants will work in groups and submit a short policy-relevant piece for online publication with the Mansfield Foundation.
January 2024 | Japanese participants will have the opportunity to present their research and talk about their experience during the program to Japanese college and graduate students.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following to sromei@mansfieldfdn.org:
- A resume or CV (no more than 2 pages);
- A 1-page motivation letter detailing your interest in nuclear policy and your career plans in the security/international relations/nuclear field;
- A letter of recommendation from a professor or a supervisor who knows you personally and is familiar with your work.
The application deadline is December 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dr. Sayuri Romei at sromei@mansfieldfdn.org