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'''Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Graduate Fellowship Program''' ('''CWMD Fellowship''') is a graduate education initiative administered by the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD) at National Defense University, under the Department of Defense, designed to train military and civilian personnel in countering weapons of mass destruction. The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Graduate Fellowship Program offers specialized graduate education to DoD and interagency personnel, equipping them with expertise to advise on countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), aiming to bridge technical and policy fields, enhancing strategic CWMD policy development and leadership capabilities. Notable aspects include its hybrid format—combining online and in-residence coursework—and access to classified materials and site visits, producing over 100 graduates since 2012 who serve in key CWMD roles across government.

The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Graduate Fellowship Program is managed by the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD), a component of National Defense University under the Department of Defense. CSWMD oversees curriculum development, faculty coordination, and program execution, partnering with Missouri State University’s Department of Defense and Strategic Studies for degree conferral. Funding comes from DoD appropriations, primarily via the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, covering tuition and fees for DoD participants. The program’s leader holds the title of Director of the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, currently Seth Carus as of 2025.