The Nuclear and Strategy Network – New Generation (Réseau Nucléaire & Stratégie) was created in September 2015. This network is intended for students (young graduates, PhD candidates, recent PhD) and early to mid-career professionals (diplomats, engineers, journalists, etc.) interested in deepening their knowledge on nuclear issues, in particular deterrence and non-proliferation.

The Network is managed by the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS) and Ifri, with the support of the French government.

The activities take place on an annual cycle, following the academic calendar (October to July). Representing a total volume of eight to ten days per year, during weekdays only, they consist mostly in visits of French militaty facilities, participation in seminars and conferences of Ifri and FRS, and a end of the year bootcamp. Fellows will also receive a monthly newsletter of information and analysis on nuclear issues, to which they will be offered to contribute. Finally, some of them may be selected (upon application) to participate in activities abroad. At the end of the year, participants will be offered to join the “alumni” network, whose members are invited to certain activities of future networks.

The eligibility criteria for applying to the network are as follows:

• The Network aims to build strategic expertise for the next generation: it is therefore aimed exclusively at candidates aged under 40 upon October 1, 2025.
• The Network is exclusively aimed at nationals of the European Union or member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
• As the fellowship's activities are in French, a good mastering of the language is essential.
• For logistical reasons, candidates living in mainland France will be preferred. However, it is possible for people living abroad to apply.
• An investment in the Network (participation in visits and conferences, interaction with other members) is expected under penalty of exclusion.
• No specific professional path or academic field is targeted: the selection process will seek to ensure a diversity of profiles selected within the promotion. Around thirty listeners will be selected.

The administrators will cover the costs relating to the various network activities (transport, accommodation) for all participants.

Applications for the class of 2025-2026 are now open until October 6, 2025 (at 11.59pm). Please send a CV and the completed application form to [email protected]. Selected applicants will be contacted by the end of October, and the starting event will take place in Paris in mid-November.

For additional information please contact [email protected] .