By Bulletin staff, March 13, 2012
Rieser Fellowships provide the successful undergraduate applicants with a one-time award of up to $4,000 to pursue projects that explore issues at the intersection of science, global security, and public policy, focusing on a significant aspect of nuclear security, climate stabilization or biotechnology.
Any undergraduate student studying at a U.S. college or university is eligible to apply. The 2014 deadline has been extended to March 31. The Rieser Committee’s decision will be announced online in the spring, following notification of all applicants.
In addition to the monetary award, each Rieser Fellow will be eligible to submit his or her fellowship project results to be considered for publication on the Bulletin’s website or for use in a Bulletin program. Rieser Fellows and alumni will also be eligible to participate in the Bulletin’s annual Doomsday Clock Symposium.
Leonard M. Rieser (1922–1998) was an outstanding physicist, professor, mentor, and vocal advocate for the peaceful resolution of conflict. Through the Leonard M. Rieser Fellowships in Science, Global Security, and Public Policy the Bulletin honors his belief in the ability of the next generation to play a critical role in finding solutions to persistent global problems.
The Bulletin elevates expert voices above the noise. But as an independent, nonprofit media organization, our operations depend on the support of readers like you. Help us continue to deliver quality journalism that holds leaders accountable. Your support of our work at any level is important. In return, we promise our coverage will be understandable, influential, vigilant, solution-oriented, and fair-minded. Together we can make a difference.