Fulbright Canada - Awards For Canadian Scholars

Sponsor

Program

For More Information

• Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards
• Visiting Research Chairs Program

Description

Fulbright Canada offers a wide range of awards for academic exchange in numerous disciplines. Academic exchanges expose the scholar with new ideas and new perspectives, encourage networking with top-tier scholars, and highlight a different culture. Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards are open to all disciplines, but Fulbright Canada is particularly interested in encouraging research on contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries.  Applicants should also clearly document the need to be in residence in Canada to carry out the project. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations that allow Canadian scholars to conduct research/lecture on subject important to that University (see link below for list of Visiting Research Chairs offered at various U.S. universities)

Eligibility

Canadian Citizens who are exceptional scholars (established, post-doctoral researchers, and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach or undertake a combination of both activities. Must be proficient in English and hold a PhD or equivalent professional degree, or significant professional experience.

Funding Availability

Traditional Scholar Awards: US $12,500 for one semester (4 months) or US $25,000 full academic year (9 months) beginning either September 2016 or January 2017;

Visiting Research Chairs : US$25,000 for one semester (4 months) beginning either September 2016 or January 2017.

Special Notes

Traditional Scholar Awards: Applicants should arrange affiliation and include a letter of invitation from their preferred host institution(s). 

How to Apply

• Canadian Scholars