"For Arms Control Study, One School Rules" proclaims a recent New York Times headline for a story about the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) in recognition of the center's record as the leader in nonproliferation education and policy-oriented research. Graduate students at the Monterey Institute can receive a Certificate in Nonproliferation Studies—the only one of its kind in the United States.

The Nonproliferation Studies program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) provides focused, professionally oriented training in the concepts, technologies, and policies related to the spread of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, and the means for their control, as well as regional security issues involving the former Soviet Union, East Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. The Nonproliferation Studies program features:

• A unique combination of formal coursework and on-the-job training through part-time, paid research assistantships at CNS.
• Internship opportunities at international organizations in the nonproliferation field including at the International Atomic Energy Agency (Vienna), the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (the Hague), the Conference on Disarmament (Geneva), the United Nations Department of Disarmament Affairs (New York), the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty Organization (Vienna) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America (Mexico City) are available to full-time Monterey Institute students through the International Professional Semester Service (IPSS) (http://www.miis.edu/gsips-progs-ipss.html) program of the Graduate School of International Policy Studies. For more information on these exciting internship opportunities, please contact Mr. Jean du Preez (jean.dupreez@miis.edu), Director of the International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program (IONP) at Monterey Institute's Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) who also manages the IPSS program.
• Frequent seminars with high-level policymakers and analysts from around the globe enrich the experience of students at the Monterey Institute.
• Partial or full tuition scholarships for Monterey Institute graduate students working towards a Certificate in Nonproliferation Studies. Applicants should intend to pursue a career in the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction field. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, with both scholarly and professional experience taken into account.

The Certificate in Nonproliferation Studies prepares students for a variety of professional careers in the arms control and nonproliferation fields, including positions in government, academia, corporate research, journalism, public-interest groups, and international organizations. Many CNS alumni currently work professionally in the field at international organizations, NGOs, and U.S. government agencies such as the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, and State.

Students in the Arms Control Simulation of the 2004 NPT Preparatory Committee

Prospective Students

Follow the links below for more information on:

• Admission to the Monterey Institute of International Studies
• The Certificate in Nonproliferation Studies 
• Nonproliferation studies scholarships
• Summer internships in Monterey, CA for undergraduates
• Internships in the CNS Washington, DC office for graduate students and undergraduates
• Contacting the CNS Education Coordinator

Monterey Institute Students & Alumni

Students enrolled at MIIS may take courses in nonproliferation studies, apply for internships with international organizations and the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction in Washington, D.C., and take advantage of other programs and seminars to enhance their educational experience at MIIS.

For more detailed information, follow the links below:

• Congratulations to our nonproliferation studies graduates!
• Winter seminars in nonproliferation
• Internships with international organizations and U.S. Government departments (IONP) for MIIS students
• Alumni News, Photos and CNS Experiences