The Niemi Center awards fellowships to SMU Cox students to conduct world-changing research in conjunction with George W. Bush Institute staff and/or Cox Faculty. One area of focus is the Military Service Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. Fellows will help unite and empower communities, nonprofit military service organizations, business, academia, philanthropy and individual citizens to effectively support post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families in the areas of jobs, wellness, family, education, housing, and women’s veteran issues.
The George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative (MSI) honors the service and sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans and military families by bridging the civilian-military divide and fostering a successful transition and reintegration from military service to civilian life. Through research, policy development, programs, and Presidential recognition, MSI informs, influences, and unites communities, non-profit organizations, businesses, academia, and philanthropy to maximize the health and well-being of post-9/11 veterans and military families, setting the conditions for a successful transition and their continued leadership as civilians.