Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section 2024 John W. Davies Memorial Award

The John W. Davies Memorial Award was created in 1985 in memory of the recently deceased SNAME Arctic Section Chair at that time, Mr. John Wilfred Davies, in appreciation of his contributions to the section and ICETECH Conferences. It was due to the success of the ICETECH conferences that surplus finances were accumulated, making possible the creation of this scholarship fund The competition is open to any full time graduate student at a recognized University in Canada or the US State of Alaska whose research will assist in providing solutions to problems encountered in the Arctic or in cold ocean environments.

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• About The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals!
• The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award
• Aim and Benefits of The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award
• Requirements for The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award

• Category Postgraduate
• SponsorThe International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals!
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• Application Deadline June 30, 2024

Aim and Benefits of The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award

One award of $3,000 is offered by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section in memory of John W. Davies, a former Chairman of the Artcic Section.

Requirements for The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! John W. Davies Memorial Award Qualification

Specifically the research may be in the areas of:

• Marine transportation,
• Development of offshore resources,
• Eco-systems interaction with development of Arctic/cold ocean resources,
• Climate change impact in marine cold regions, or
• Special areas of research for Arctic/cold ocean environments.

Documents Required for Application

The selection panel requires the following items to complete the award application.

• An abstract of approximately 500 words is to be submitted explaining the objectives of the research being undertaken, progress to date, and how this research is to be applied in marine cold regions. Applicants are also encouraged to describe how their research is placed within the context of broader marine cold regions issues.
• A resume.
• Transcripts of marks – To be sent by the university directly to the Awards Committee (for the most recent degree completed and the degree in progress).
• Three letters of reference - Two of the references should be from former or current professors. All letters are to be sent by the referees directly to the Awards Committee, can be sent via email.

 

Application Deadline

June 30, 2024

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is midnight Mountain Standard Time on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted by email and mail. If sending via courier, contact the Arctic Section by email to confirm the delivery address. Complete applications must be received by the deadline. Email: [email protected]

 This scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2024.