We expect to solicit visiting faculty, scholars, and policy experts for the 2010-2011 academic year. More information will be posted soon.

A special note for undergraduates: See our recently organized Undergraduate Fellows Forum.

The possibilities for externally funded fellowships and graduate study during the 2009-2010 school year are outlined below.

Externally funded fellowships: We are looking for top-notch thinkers to join our community for the year. The community sits at the nexus of digital technology and public life, and we are happy to explore possible collaborations with academics from a wide range of fields, public policy professionals, or anyone else who thinks they have a good reason to join us. We currently have only limited seed funding, and are therefore looking for people who have external funding available to them. We can offer full membership in the Princeton community, including an office and full use of the University’s information technology resources and libraries.

Graduate study: Graduate study can be pursued at the Center two different ways:

PhD in Computer Science: This degree is designed for students whose primary interest (and strong previous work) is in the core areas of computer science as a scientific discipline. It requires students to focus primarily on scientific and technological research. Research pursued as part of this degree is typically published in computer science journals, and those who receive the degree are typically suitable candidates for academic jobs in computer science.

PhD in Public and International Affairs, Information Technology track: This degree is offered by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs through its program in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). It focuses on applications of natural and social science methodology to the nexus of digital technologies and public life. Its requirements include mastery of appropriate social science methods and approaches. It is a new program, and we are eager to find suitable candidates.

For either of these programs, as with all graduate study, the match to a specific adviser or a group of advisers is very important, both in terms of admissions and in terms of ultimate success.

Ph.D. students in both programs are financially supported, including tuition, fees, and a stipend. Students must apply for the graduate program, by the annual deadline.

The Center also maintains a calendar and mailing lists for interested parties.

Anyone who wants to know more about any of the above should contact Stephen Schultze, the Center’s Associate Director.