Center for Policy Studies in Russia - PIR Center

The Russian Center for Policy Research (PIR Center) is a Moscow-based nonprofit organization that carries out policy research and educational activities, including advanced training and public outreach. Under this grant, the Center will produce policy research on problems of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament and provide advanced training for young Russians in the field of nuclear security. Funds will be used for PIR Center staff salaries, course-related costs, production and dissemination of research products, and support for office space and communications capacity.

To support policy research and advanced training in the field of nuclear security (over two years).

In support of the journal, Security Index and a program of training for the next generation of security experts in Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Union (over three years).

In support of training, research, and policy engagement on nonproliferation and disarmament issues (over three years).

To support education and training programs on nonproliferation and reduction of nuclear threats and for publication of the journal "Yaderny Kontrol (Nuclear Control)" (over three years).