Academic Programs
SRPI Ambassadors are formally designated undergraduate representatives who advance the Institute's mission in national security, counterintelligence, and strategic statecraft at universities across the United States.
About the Program
SRPI Ambassadors are formally designated undergraduate representatives of the Institute. They serve as SRPI's presence on their home campuses — advancing the academic mission, connecting students to research and publication opportunities, and representing rigorous, nonpartisan scholarship.
Ambassadors are drawn primarily from SRPI's intern cohorts. Direct applications are also welcome from students with strong qualifications and a clear vision for advancing SRPI's mission.
The Ambassador Pathway
Most Ambassadors come from intern cohorts or Director nomination.
Finalists submit a writing sample and may be invited for a brief interview.
Complete two SRPI Udemy courses with 80% passing score.
Access to the private Ambassadors LinkedIn network and onboarding packet.
Reviewed annually based on performance and mission alignment.
The Role
Serve as SRPI's official, non-governmental representative at your home university.
Identify students who would benefit from SRPI's research, publication, and chapter programs.
Continue advancing your own scholarship through SRPI publications and research projects.
Conduct regular campus assessments feeding SRPI's chapter expansion strategy.
Lay the groundwork for chapter formation at universities without one.
Uphold SRPI's nonpartisan mission and open-source discipline in all activities.
Benefits & Eligibility
Ambassador Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Program Structure
Entry-level designation for those who complete required training and demonstrate qualifications for campus representation.
Advanced designation for sustained performance — events, referrals, publications, and chapter support.
Senior designation coordinating SRPI's presence across multiple universities in a region.
Apply Now
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalists will be contacted for a writing sample and, if applicable, a brief interview.
Questions? Contact us at directors@sentinelresearch.org
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Ambassador → Chapter Pipeline
Ambassadors are SRPI's primary pipeline for new chapter formation. At universities without an established chapter, strong Ambassadors are well-positioned to found one.
Already a Chapter at Your University?
If your university doesn't yet have a chapter, starting one may be the most impactful way to build SRPI's presence there.
Learn About Chapters →