SSIReN will seek to develop a resilient social sciences and allied STEM pipeline to meet the needs of the current and future national security and intelligence workforce needs. The network will also provide opportunities for partners and stakeholders to actively shape and sponsor PhD programs and other early career pathways. Through engagement at the foundational stages of researcher’s careers, our partner agencies will be able to identify talent and shape future research direction.

SSIREN will provide opportunities for bespoke professional development activities for the current national security and intelligence workforce. As a result of bringing together over 130 world-leading researchers across eight priority themes our partners have the opportunity to reach into SSIReN to access innovative learning and development offerings.