Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) will host the Princeton School on Science and Global Security from October 10 – 16, 2024.
Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security invites applications for the Princeton School on Science and Global Security to be held October 10–16, 2024.
The annual Princeton School on Science and Global Security is an opportunity for next-generation scientists and engineers from around the world to engage with technical perspectives on understanding, reducing, and ending the threat from nuclear weapons. The goal of the School is to provide skills and insights that participants can use in their own research, and to 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-based policy analysis to addressing the global security problems created by nuclear weapons.
How to apply for the Princeton School on Science and Global Security 2024
Participants, ideally, should be graduate students or post-doctoral researchers in natural or applied sciences, engineering, or mathematics. People with this background interested in changing career trajectories to focus on global security policy are welcome to apply.
Applicants of every gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, and socioeconomic status are encouraged to apply. The meeting is conducted in English.
The School will be held on the Princeton University campus. The Program on Science and Global Security will cover the cost of travel, visa, accommodation, and meals. Participants are expected to stay for the entire meeting and attend all sessions. A half-day break is included so participants can explore Princeton or visit New York City.
Each School participant is required to give a talk on a global security issue with a technical dimension and related to nuclear weapons arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament policy. The research can be underway or proposed.
Applicants must submit the following material (respecting the word and page limits):
- two-page CV
- short paragraph on motivation to learn about nuclear weapon issues
- title and 200-word abstract of proposed presentation
- 100-word biography and a high-resolution headshot photo
The materials are due by 17 June 2024 by email to sgs-school@princeton.edu.
Successful applicants will be notified by 1 July 2024.