Next Generation Scholars

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law is pleased to announce a new research opportunities and mentorship program for University of Texas undergraduate and graduate students. This is a one-year program, beginning in September 2010, which will match each student with a Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar who will serve as a mentor to the student in the awarded year.  In addition, the student scholars will participate in the monthly lunches of the Strauss Center Distinguished Scholars and will receive a $500 stipend to use towards his or her own independent research, study abroad program, internship, or travel to a professional conference. 

We invite UT faculty members to submit nominations for Next Generation Scholars. The Strauss Center will then contact these students and invite them to apply. Faculty members should identify students according to their academic merit, capacity and motivation for independent research, and whose interests and academic strengths complement the Strauss Center’s mission, which is to promote policy relevant research on important topics of global relevance. Students whose research and study plans fit well with those of the Distinguished Scholars are especially encouraged to apply. Nominations should include the student’s full name and email address.

Please submit nominations by Friday, February 19 to info@RobertStraussCenter.org, subject line: Next Generation Scholars Program. For questions about the program, please contact Dr. Catherine Weaver at ceweaver@austin.utexas.edu.  For more information about the Strauss Center, please visit www.RobertStraussCenter.org.