The Simons Foundation

GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS
for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
2008-2009

DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD
$5,000.00

3 Doctoral Research Awards of $5,000.00 are available to support research, writing and fieldwork leading to the completion of a major research paper or dissertation proposal on an issue related to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.

MASTERS RESEARCH AWARD
$2,500.00

4 Masters Research Awards of $2,500.00 are available to support research and writing leading to the completion of a major research paper or thesis on an issue related to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.

All awards include travel support (transportation, accommodation, and meals) to Ottawa where successful candidates will be required to present their completed research papers to officials of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada during a special consultation to be held in the Fall of 2009.

Deadline for applications: December 22, 2008
Selection of recipients: March 6, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Research proposals must include:

- A 1,000 word research proposal
(see suggested research topics provided)
- A copy your resume, including citizenship status
- Complete official transcripts of your grades
- A letter of reference from your supervisor
- A second letter of reference

Research proposals must be received by December 22, 2008 and may be sent by e-mail or by regular post to:

The Simons Foundation
PO Box 2163 Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC
V6B 3V3
Tel: 778-782-7779
Fax: 778-782-7781
E-mail to: elaine_hynes@sfu.ca

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

Awards are offered by The Simons Foundation and The International Security Research and Outreach Programme (ISROP) of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)

SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS

Please note that the following list of topics is meant to be indicative. All topics related to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation will be considered.

• Continuity and Change in U.S. Arms Control Policy and Approaches.

• Continuity and Change in U.S. Space Policy.

• The future of U.S.-Russian relations and cooperation in the field of Non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament (NACD) (e.g. post-2012).

• NATO’s role in NACD and the geo-strategic implications of NATO enlargement.

• Whether the G8 Global Partnership Program? How can G8 countries expand and extend efforts to prevent terrorist acquisition of weapons of mass destruction?

• Risks and rewards for Canada of a proposed Arms Trade Treaty.

• Small Arms Light Weapons - the new weapons of mass destruction.

• In advance of the 2010 NPT Review Conference, how can the new International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament contribute to building a global consensus for nuclear disarmament? In light of its composition and mandate, what role can the new Commission play in bridging the divide between nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states, developed and developing country NPT parties, and NPT parties and non-parties?