Everyone in the resident research team at CTI in 2016-17 will be part of a weekly colloquium on the societal implications of astrobiology and will participate in extensive symposium programs and videoconferences with scientists who will explain current research in biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. This may be an unusual opportunity to think about your research in humanities, theology, or social science in a new way. We expect that many applications for 2016-17 will propose new connections that we have not seen before. If, however, this discussion of current science and its societal implications is a distraction from the research you want to pursue, you are probably not a good fit with the 2016-17 research program. 

To provide continuity in the colloquium discussions and enable research fellows to undertake significant research and writing projects, priority will be given to applicants seeking a full year in residence. In exceptional cases that make a significant contribution to the Inquiry as a whole, proposals for one semester may be considered.

A. No. All applications must be submitted online using the Application Form.

Yes, any citations or bibliography must remain within the 2000 word limit. The research proposal includes a 150 word abstract, your proposal, and any citations or bibliography.

A. No. All references must be submitted online using the Reference Form.

Only in part. While the origin and extent of intelligent life is part of the question of life in the universe, current science is more generally concerned with the possible origins of life, the various forms it might take, and the evidence that might tell us that life does or did exist elsewhere in the universe. The Inquiry on the Societal Implications of Astrobiology pursues this broader set of questions. 

A. No. The Center does not comment on individual applications before (or after) submission. Applicants are directed to the criteria of eligibility set out in the Call For Applications on our website to decide whether their qualifications and research proposals meet our requirements.

A. Yes. CTI is a residential research center. All Research Fellows are required to make Luce Hall their regular place of work during the term of the Fellowship, and those who are not permanent residents in the Princeton area are expected to live in CTI housing.

A. Independent scholars with an established record of scholarly publication are welcome to apply. 

A. Not at this time. Applications are accepted only for one or two semesters as part of the Inquiry on the Societal Implications of Astrobiology, 2016-17.