1. 2016-2017 COMBATANT COMMAND SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Current Participants:
Geographical
Commands:
Functional Commands: USSTRATCOM
As of 28 June 2016
Questions: contact Academic Affairs, or 2690

2. Student Application Form
AGENDA
Goals
Participating CCMDs
Fact Sheet
Student Application Form
Timeline
Questions

3. CCMD SCHOLARS ELECTIVE GOALS:
Provides National Defense University (NDU) students (U.S. only) a unique opportunity to conduct focused research on a topic of strategic importance to a designated CCMD. The engagement between the Scholar, his/her faculty advisor, the NDU CCMD Program Coordinator, and the CCMD will strengthen outreach and research efforts as well as demonstrate the quality and relevance of NDU students to the CCMDs.
Simultaneously supports the Joint Warfighter by providing rigorous, directed research on relevant topics while expanding on key elements of Joint Professional Military Education for selected U.S. military and interagency students. This program also develops leaders who have the ability to create, preserve, and disseminate knowledge intrinsic to advanced joint education and leader development.
Provides select U.S. students the opportunity to further develop strategic-level leadership skills, insights, and perspectives as part of their JPME II learning outcomes.

4. CCMD SCHOLARS PROGRAM ELECTIVE
FACT SHEET (1 of 2)
Eligibility: U.S. Students at NDU in Graduate-Degree producing programs.
Must be interested in working with a CCMD.
Only five CCMDs currently participate: PACOM, EUCOM, NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, and STRATCOM.
PACOM (only): would like PACOM applicants to be assigned to the PACOM AOR after graduation; therefore, if accepted as a PACOM Scholar, PACOM will make a “by name request”.
EUCOM (only): applicants must take at two electives on the EUCOM region or apply for the Eisenhower School “EUCOM Concentration” (North Campus only).
Each CCMD has a list of topics for potential research, and will also consider student-generated topics.
On 16 August, students must submit a form indicating a CCMD prioritization, a “tentative research topic”, and a research goal.
On 8 September, students submit their formal research proposal through their respective colleges representatives. On 9 September, proposals are presented to the Deputy Provost.

5. CCMD SCHOLARS PROGRAM ELECTIVE
FACT SHEET (2 of 2)
Contact the IPC/CCMD liaison for the CCMD (s) you are interested in to discuss topics, etc.
Program will require additional research; will be an “overload” for some. Students should expect the following requirements:
Research paper (50+ pages)
Out briefing to a member of the CCMD or the CCMD actual
Executive summary
Students may apply to more than one CCMD (indicate priority on application form)
Applicants who are not selected for this program must select from remaining “open” electives to fulfill elective requirements for their college (pending graduation requirements)
The limit of participants varies by CCMD; however, CCMDs generally accept up to 6 students

6. CCMD SCHOLARS ELECTIVE TENTATIVE APPLICATION FORM
1. Student’s Name: ______________________________________
2. Phone #s: Home:_____________ Mobile:_______________
3. ___________________________________________
4. Choice of CCMD (you may choose more than one; therefore prioritize using a 1-5 scale where 1 is your top priority)
____PACOM, ____EUCOM____SOUTHCOM____NORTHCOM____STRATCOM
5. Research Topic: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6. Research Goals: _______________________________________________
7. Research Advisor: _________________________________________
8. Grader: __________________________________________

7. CCMD SCHOLARS ELECTIVE
TIME LINE
Date
Event
Remarks
15 June
Place CCMD Scholars Program Info on New Student Website
NLT 30 July 
Receive CCMD proposed research questions
11 August (orientation week) 
DP briefs entire student body on all special programs to include CCMD Scholars
15 August
CCMD Scholar Tentative Applications are due to College POCs (w/CV or Resume)
16 August
CCMD Scholar Tentative Applications are due to Deputy Provost
17 August 
Electives Fair (along with concentrations)
 18-19 August
Electives Selection process
22 August  
Electives Notification process
8 September 
Student Proposals are due to CPOCs
9 September
Student Proposals are due to the DP
15 September 
CCMD Board (Rejects must chose an additional elective)
 15-16 September
Notify Students of CCMD selection
19 September 
Electives Start

8. CCMD SCHOLARS PROGRAM ELECTIVE DATA/POC
IPC/CCMD Liaisons
CCMD Thesis Advisors
DTS POCs
PACOM
Dr. Phil Saunders
PH #: (202)
Office: Bldg. 64 Room 2629
Name:
PH #:
Name: Ms. Audrey Doi
PH #:
EUCOM
Dr. Irene Kyriakopoulos
PH # (202)
Office: Bldg 59/Rm230
Dr. Steve Kramer
PH #: (202)
Office: Bldg. 59/Rm
Name: Kelly Marsden or Ken Lorentz
PH #: DSN or 7562
NORTHCOM
Dr. Craig Deare
PH #: (202)
Office: LH 2106
Name: Tina Seagroves
PH #: /1739
SOUTHCOM
Dr. Alex Crowther 
PH # (202)
Office: ALH 3606
Name: Ms. Edna Solis/Ms. Theodore
PH #: /0275
STRATCOM
Mr. Paul Bernstein
PH # (202)
Office: Bldg. 64, Room 2423
Dr. Ling Yung
PH #: (202)
Office: Bldg. 64, 2414
Name: A1C Gockley
PH #: (Offutt AFB)
To Be Determined

9. QUESTIONS