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Student Research Fellows Program

Applications for fall 2026 are now closed

The GNSI Undergraduate Research Fellowship program will seek qualified students for research opportunities each Fall and Spring Semester. Applications for the current semester are currently closed.

When we beging recruiting for the next available semester, the opportunity will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.

Resident Fellowships: Are currently enrolled USF undergraduate or graduate students and will receive course credit for the research fellowship. 

Non-Resident Fellowship: Are open to non-USF students and Professional Military Education Institutions without course credit. 

The fellowship can be in-person or virtual and will include a variety of tasks such as conducting research, co-authoring articles and reports, and assisting in program development and execution.

Currently Not Accepting Applications

Work completed during the fellowship could relate to multiple disciplines, including (but not limited to) Political Science, History, International Relations, Economics, Psychology, Science and Technology Policy, Artificial Intelligence, or Interdisciplinary Studies.

Some examples of research areas we may recruit for:

Rendering of citizens protesting in fictional city

Resilience and Resistance Focus:
This program focuses on civil disobedience, subversion, terrorism, insurgency, and civil war, as well as counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, unconventional warfare, and total defense strategies. More information.

 

 

artist's rendering of chess pieces on chess board in front of a global map

Strategic Competition Focus:
This research area examines how global and regional powers interact to shape political, security, and economic landscapes. These studies focus on the interplay between great powers and regional actors, highlighting both cooperation and rivalry across overlapping spheres of influence. More information.

 

artist's rendering of soldiers interacting with citizens

Society and the Military Focus:
This research area aims at analyzing the multiple points of intersection between civilian society and the military, military service, and conflict, particularly via the institutions. Currently, the research in this area focuses on military recruitment – performance, challenges, and solutions, also in a historical context. More information.

 

who should apply

Currently enrolled USF undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to submit an application. However, non-USF undergraduate and graduate students, including those in professional military education schools, may also apply. Applicants will be assessed on their ability in the following areas:

  • Demonstration of research, analysis, and writing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented, but able to work independently
  • Ability to use online library resources, including online databases, to produce concise analytical pieces

Contact and supervision can occur either in person or virtually. The expected obligation is 3-10 hours per week. All GNSI Student Research Fellows are expected to participate for one academic semester.

currently not accepting applications

Your applications must include:

  • Cover Letter
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  • Short academic writing sample (max of 3 pages)
  • List of References (at least 2) with at least one academic reference

Applications should be sent directly to: GNSISubmissions@usf.edu

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