Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
ForecastedInternal — University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only
Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security supports UBC students’ research on nuclear disarmament, global security and nuclear energy to deepen understanding of disarmament and arms control.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 for undergraduate recipients; $1,500 for graduate recipients, paid upon satisfactory completion of the paper
Summary: Supports UBC students’ research on nuclear disarmament and global security to advance understanding of disarmament and arms control.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time UBC students; undergraduates must have at least third-year standing.
Description
The Liu Institute for Global Issues in UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs offers this annual award for student research on nuclear disarmament and global security. Funded through an endowment from The Simons Foundation Canada, it aims to advance UBC students’ understanding of disarmament and arms control issues. Students from all disciplines may apply, including those researching nuclear energy within the award’s broad scope.
Recipients produce a research paper and are expected to attend related seminars, workshops and other activities organized by the Liu Institute or the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. The 2022 call also allowed another suitable research product, such as a long-form journalistic article. Award payment follows satisfactory production of the paper.
