IRISC fellows are members of IRISC, a Kansas non profit membership organization. As such they are entitled to certain voting and other rights of corporate governance under IRISC's bylaws.
IRISC does not underwrite research projects of its fellows. However, IRISC may compensate fellows whom it retains by contract to act as a consultants, conduct research, produce reports and publications, or speak at conferences.
IRISC fellows are selected based upon nomination of another IRISC fellow and review of a written application. Generally, fellows will be nominated based upon IRISC needs for specific expertise for IRISC projects.
To qualify, fellows must be committed in belief, character and action to studying, understanding, establishing, maintaining and defending the rule of law.
Fellows must also be appropriately qualified in their respective fields in order to contribute to understanding of the rule of law and stability, including any cultural, economic, social, psychological or other prerequisites necessary for the rule of law and stable society.
Fellows must either have served on the faculty of an institution of higher education; been employed by a government agency or non-profit non-governmental agency, or, if from the private sector, have an established reputation for consulting, analysis, presentation, or publication.
Fellowship in IRISC also requires payment of a $25.00 annual membership fee, which may be changed from time to time without prior notice.
Although IRISC does not take general applications for membership, it welcomes email from potential fellows indicating their interest and qualifications for future IRISC projects. IRISC will maintain a confidential database of such information to match appropriate projects to potential IRISC fellows.
Please contact, Jeff Thomas, IRISC's Vice President of Academic Services and Fellow Development, at thomasje@umkc.edu, if you wish to be considered for an IRISC fellowship or need additional information.