THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COMMITTEE of the Gilbert Murray Trust seeks to promote the study of the purposes and work of the United Nations with the help of travel scholarships, support for participation in UN-related short courses, conferences and summer schools, help for small personal research projects involving travel, supporting work with international organizations, and new initiatives in funding research which will at once benefit from and promote international collaboration.
The International Studies Committee is offering UN Study Awards of up to £1000.00 each for 2026.
An applicant for an Award must be studying, or have studied, international relations at an institution of higher education in the United Kingdom. International relations is understood broadly and includes, for example, international law, security studies, peace studies, development studies, and global governance. However, it is essential that applications are relevant to the purposes and work of the United Nations.
An Award is only given to support a specific project (such as a research visit to or internship at an international organisation with affiliation to the UN) which will assist the applicant in his or her study of international relations. It should be emphasised that the UN Study Awards are not intended as general financial support for the study of international relations at either graduate or postgraduate level.
Applications for a UN Study Award for 2026 open on 1 January 2026 and must be received by the Secretary of the International Studies Committee of the Gilbert Murray Trust (name and contact details below) no later than 3 April 2026.
Applications should be supported by the following documents:
- A brief curriculum vitae
- A brief statement of career intentions
- A clear description of the project for which the Award is sought, with a breakdown of costs and the sources of additional funding, if required
- An assessment by a person in a position to judge the applicant and his or her suitability for the Award
On conclusion of the work for which the award is sought, successful candidates should submit to the Hon. Sec. a statement of up to 500 words on how the award has advanced their studies.
Applicants are requested to submit the letter of application and the supporting documentation to: Dr Jeremy Larkins, Honorary Secretary, International Studies Committee of the Gilbert Murray Trust at j.larkins@gold.ac.uk.