The 2012-2013 Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation are offered by The Simons Foundation and The International Security Research and Outreach Programme (ISROP) of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT).

The primary objective of the Graduate Research Awards is to enhance Canadian graduate level scholarship on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation issues.

A total of eight awards valued at $3,000 will be available to Master’s and Doctoral students to support the research and writing of short position papers that will be presented at the Graduate Research Awards (GRA) Debates in Ottawa hosted by DFAIT.

Awards include travel support to Ottawa (domestic transportation, accommodation, and meals) where successful candidates will be required to present their completed position papers in the form of a one-to-one debate during a special event at DFAIT in early 2013.

• Deadline for applications: October 22, 2012
• Selection of short-listed candidates: November 19, 2012
• Deadline for position papers: December 17, 2012
• Selection of eight award recipients: January 21, 2013

SEE AWARD POSTER

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should be sent to Elaine Hynes at The Simons Foundation by email to: elaine_hynes@sfu.ca by the close of business (PDT) on October 22, 2012. Hard copies of official transcripts and other documents may be sent to follow by mail. Your application must include:

• An introductory letter of interest that supports your candidacy for the GRA programme.
• A writing sample (up to 1,000 words) that addresses non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament (NACD) issues.
• Your resume, including proof of citizenship status.
• A complete, official transcript of your grades.
• A letter of reference from your supervisor.
• A second letter of reference.

ELIGIBILITY:

Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents/landed immigrants are eligible to apply. Previous recipients of a Graduate Research Award are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to students who have not already participated in the programme in order to expand the community of Canadian scholars working on NACD issues.