John W. Davies Memorial Award
The John W. Davies Memorial Award supports graduate research at UBC tackling scientific and engineering challenges in Arctic or cold ocean environments.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: One award of $3,000 (one-time)
Summary: Supports graduate research addressing challenges in Arctic or cold ocean environments.
Description
The John W. Davies Memorial Award is presented by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section, and administered through the University of British Columbia's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This award commemorates John W. Davies, a former Chairman of the Arctic Section, and aims to support graduate students whose research contributes to solving problems in Arctic or cold ocean settings. Eligible research areas include marine transportation, offshore resource development, ecosystem interactions, climate change impacts in cold marine regions, and other specialized topics relevant to Arctic or cold ocean environments.
