Applications for this program closed December 20, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST
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, political science, East Asian studies, or related fields at a university in the United States.
Timeline:
December 20, 2022 | Deadline to apply
Weeks of January 16-23, 2023 | Interviews
Week of January 30, 2023 | Selection of cohort
February, 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.
Applications closed on December 20, 2022.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dr. Sayuri Romei at sromei@mansfieldfdn.org
This program is administered by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation with funding provided by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo through an open grant competition award.
