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Join the Community
National security research and education at UW–Madison is a community of researchers, students, veterans, and service members. Here is how to plug in.
For Researchers
Faculty and staff interested in national security research, funding, and collaboration.
- National Security 101 — new to national security research? Start here: the landscape, the funding programs, the process, and the rules, written for UW–Madison researchers
- Research Domains — where your work fits: the twelve areas of national security research at UW–Madison, the federal priorities each one supports, and the campus anchors, facilities, and partnerships behind them
- National Security Google Group — research and funding opportunities, shared with the campus community (UW–Madison login required)
- National Security Microsoft Team — collaboration on national security research news and current events (UW–Madison login required)
- Research Resources — the WINS directory of agencies, solicitations, and pathways for research in the national interest
- Research Security Program — research security, export control, and compliance guidance for federally sponsored work
For Students
Every research pillar on this site is also a career path. These are the doors in:
- Education & Training — ROTC, mission-serving degree programs, certificates, and the courses that prepare students for national security careers
- National Defense Society at UW–Madison — the campus chapter for students interested in national security, defense technology, and industry networking. New and growing — join early.
- National Security Student Google Group — research, internship, and fellowship opportunities (UW–Madison login required)
- National Security Studies Certificate — an interdisciplinary 15-credit undergraduate certificate spanning security policy, civil-military relations, strategy, emerging threats, and ethics, open to all majors and a natural fit for ROTC students
- DoD SMART Scholarship — full tuition and a guaranteed civilian position in a DoD facility after graduation
- DoD Cyber Service Academy — cyber scholarships for students at NSA-designated Centers of Academic Excellence, including UW–Madison
- RISC Internships — paid research internships with DoD and Intelligence Community mentors through the INSURE consortium
For Service Members
Active duty, Guard, Reserve, and veterans are part of the UW–Madison community.
- University Veteran Services — benefits, support, and community for student veterans and military-connected students
- Military-Connected Resources — resources for military-connected students and families at UW–Madison