The John W. Davies Memorial Award funds graduate research addressing scientific and engineering challenges in Arctic or cold ocean environments, including marine transportation, resource development, and climate change impacts.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Likely in November 2026
Funding Amounts: One award of $3,000; single-year award.
Summary: Supports full-time graduate research addressing Arctic or cold ocean challenges, including marine transportation, resource development, and climate change impacts.
The John W. Davies Memorial Award is offered by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section, in memory of John W. Davies. This award is intended for full-time graduate students at recognized universities in Canada or the US State of Alaska. The award supports research that aims to address challenges encountered in Arctic or cold ocean environments, such as marine transportation, offshore resource development, ecosystem interactions, and the impacts of climate change in marine cold regions.