The CDA Institute has decided to postpone the Graduate Student Conference to September 28th-29th, 2022.
Our submission form will remain open throughout the summer and will close on September 6th, 2022.
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OVER $10,000 in PRIZES & BURSARIES
Who’s Coming?
Global Affairs Canada / Department of National Defence / Industry / Academia
This event is tailored for students and recent graduates looking for a unique platform to present their research, create professional connections, and hone their skills for the future.
The Graduate Student Conference provides students with a unique platform to present their research, create professional connections, and hone their skills for the future. The 2022 edition will take place across two days. Participants will be given the opportunity to present their research and receive constructive feedback from a panel of high-profile judges who are active decision makers in industry, government, academia, and think tanks across Canada. Our judges and audience will be taking note of who you are and the quality of your work. This is your chance to get your name out there, showcase your research to senior level practitioners and have it shared broadly within the Canadian defence and security community.
The Graduate Student Conference is virtual, however, we will be hosting a pub night in Ottawa on the evening of the 28th for those who are in the area.
AREAS OF INTEREST (NOT LIMITED TO):
Climate Security / Food & Water Security / Emergency Response
Force Development (C4ISR, NORAD modernization, submarines, etc.)
Recruitment, Retention, and Culture in the Military Profession
Canada-China Relations
Indo-Pacific / North Atlantic security relationships
Radicalization & Disinformation
Technology & New Emerging Threats
Supply Chains
AWARDS & BURSARIES
First Place/The Peter Hunter Award by the Royal Canadian Military Institute: $1000* / Publication featured on CDA Institute social media and newsletter with 19,000+ followers and subscribers
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
A fellowship contract (value $8,000$) will be awarded to presenter who not only offered an outstanding presentation, but also focused on a timely and important aspect of national security on which the Institute is seeking in-house expertise. This bursary is supported by our Strategic Partner Metro Supply Chain, and will be presented by its CEO HCol Chiko Nanji.
*To be eligible for the Peter Hunter Award your presentation must clearly provide a Canadian security & defence policy response to the topic at hand.
