RSEC partners with Sandia’s Cooperative Monitoring Center (CMC) to host Visiting Research Scholars from around the world to conduct research and analysis on research security topics. The goal of the Visiting Research Scholars program is to enable regional subject matter experts to determine their own problems, devise indigenous solutions, and champion their implementation.
Selected scholars will work closely with the RSEC team to choose a research topic. During the research period, which can take place virtually or in residence at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, scholars will meet regularly with the RSEC team to discuss and receive feedback on their research. RSEC will connect the scholar with subject matter experts within the laboratory and beyond to facilitate the success of their research project.
RSEC Visiting Research Scholars will receive the following benefits:
- Research funding commensurate with the scholar’s professional background, research project duration, and intended deliverables
- Research support and guidance from SMEs at Sandia National Laboratories and beyond
- Opportunity to publish their research on the Sandia CMC website
- Opportunity to present their research to officials from Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of State
- Inclusion in the broader CMC network and access to CMC events
- Financial support to present their research at international events and conferences
Applications for the Visiting Research Scholar program are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit a CV, brief research proposal of 250 words or less, and writing sample to rsec@sandia.gov.
Past Scholars
Visiting Research Scholar papers are available upon request to rsec@sandia.gov.
