Lead a Working Group
The graduate student working groups at the Ford Institute are led by second-year graduate students pursuing research in an area relevant to human security. These student leads are responsible for directing their respective working group's research project under the supervision of a GSPIA faculty member. Students interested in leading a working group must participate in a working group their first year as a research team member on another project.
Simon Reich Human Security Writing Award
As part of The Ford Institute's mission to promote high-quality research and writing in the field of human security, it holds an annual competition for the best student paper on a human security topic. The winner is announced during the GSPIA graduation ceremony and receives a cash award. The paper is posted on the Ford Institute website and published in the following year's Pitt Policy Journal. The competition is named in honor of Dr. Simon Reich, who served from 2003 to 2008 as the founding Director of the Ford Institute.
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The most recent award was given to Taylor Broshar (MPIA ‘21) for her paper, “Colombia’s Ripe Moment” More information about submitting entries will be sent out during the spring semester.
Student Interns
During both the academic year and during the summer term, the Ford Institute accepts student interns to assist with ongoing research and special projects. Interested students should reach out to Dr. Finkel.