Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) will host the Princeton School on Science and Global Security from October 12 – 16, 2023.
The Princeton School on Science and Global Security, launched in 2020, trains next-generation scientists and engineers from around the world in technical perspectives on understanding, reducing and ending the threat from nuclear weapons. The goal is to provide skills and insights that participants can use in their own research, encourage and inspire them to investigate new ideas to advance global security and a safer and more peaceful world. It aims to foster an international community of young and diverse researchers who share a common understanding and a common commitment to bring the best science and policy analysis to addressing the global security problems created by nuclear weapons.
The School is organized by Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS), part of the School of Public and International Affairs. For more information about SGS, see here.
For a report on the 2022 Princeton School on Science and Global Security see here.
How to apply for the Princeton School on Science and Global Security 2023?
Ideally, participants should be graduate students or post-doctoral researchers in natural or applied sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Postdoctoral applicants typically will have received their PhD within the last three years, although people interested in changing career trajectories are also welcome to apply.
To strengthen diversity in the science and global security policy field, the School on Science and Global Security encourages applicants of every gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
Participants are expected to stay for the entire meeting and attend all sessions. The meeting is conducted in English. Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security will cover cost of travel, visa, accommodation and meals for all participants.
Each SGS School participant gives a talk on a relevant nuclear-weapon policy issue with a technical dimension. The research can be underway or proposed.
Applicants must submit three items:
- a two-page CV,
- a one page description of their background and interests in security issues,
- a title and 250-word abstract of their proposed presentation.
The materials are due by 14 June 2023 by email to sgs-school@princeton.edu. Applicants can expect to be notified of the results by 1 July 2023.