Opportunity for PhD graduates to contribute to science policy in Canada

Help solve public policy challenges in Canada.

The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office beginning in September 2022.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident*
• Hold a PhD in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship
• Participate full-time in a 12-month fellowship with the host office
• Secure accommodation in the host city, and relocate to their host office as needed
• Negotiate a leave of absence from their current employer, as applicable
• Meet any additional requirements of their hosts, including (but not limited to) security clearance requirements

The 2022 cohort of fellowships will begin in September 2022. Approved fellows receive remuneration from their host offices as well as professional development training and networking events facilitated by Mitacs.

Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

At this time, the intention is that the CSPF program will be carried out in person, but COVID-19 restrictions could result in a virtual placement. For more information, please visit the Canadian Science Policy Fellowship page or contact policyfellowship@mitacs.ca.

APPLY NOW: Weston Family Awards in Northern Research

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2022-2023 competition for the Weston Family Awards in Northern Research.

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Funded by the Weston Family Foundation, this prestigious awards program supports outstanding students pursuing research in Canada’s North as part of a master’s degree, doctoral degree or postdoctoral fellowship.

This year, the Weston Family Foundation will be supporting:

• Up to 15 awards for master’s students valued at $15,000 over one year
• Up to 10 awards for doctoral students valued at $50,000 over two years
• Up to 4 awards for postdoctoral fellows valued at $100,000 over two years, in addition to up to $10,000 per year for travel and conference expenses

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The deadline to apply is January 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

APPLY NOW: Scholarship for Graduate Study in London, England

The London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) invites applications for Scholarships in support of graduate study at Goodenough College in London, England for the 2022-23 academic year.

The scholarship is paid as a credit towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College.  The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the 2022-23 academic year is January 21, 2022. Candidates will be notified of the results of their applications in late April, 2022.

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For further information, visit the LGAC website or email the LGAC at admin@lgac.ca.

APPLY NOW: $40,000 Graduate Student Hugh Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship

The Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship, valued at $40,000 (CAD), is open to any graduate student studying in Canada who is working in a field related to earth, geosciences, environment, alternative energy, water, climate change, sustainability, or to the social impact, social sciences or design sciences related to these areas, and is designed to provide a unique experiential travel program designed by the student.

Full details of the Fellowship opportunity can be found at the Kimberley Foundation website at https://kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship/.

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An information Webinar about the Fellowship will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 9:00 am PST. Registration for the webinar is available at: https://kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship/webinar-registration/

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Fellowship application forms are available on our website. The deadline for receipt of online applications is 11:59 pm PST on February 15, 2022.

You can also learn about the amazing fellowship journeys currently unfolded and previously supported on our website at https://kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship/recipients-2/.

The Kimberley Foundation is a national charitable not-for-profit organization registered in the Province of British Columbia whose aim to is to support unique, self-directed learning experiences that will help change the world.

For more information, please contact info@kimberley-foundation.org.

APPLY NOW: LPA and LPSC awards to recruit Indigenous and Black or racialized Master's students

The Sociology department has two new MA recruitment awards to recruit Indigenous or Black or racialized students.

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London Police Association Indigenous Community Impact Award

Awarded annually to a self-identified Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) graduate student enrolled in a Master’s program in Sociology who is conducting applied research on issues of power and justice which could include a focus on issues such as policing practice, legal and justice practices, the inter-relation or work across core social services, mental health, community wellbeing, and/or Indigenous applications of justice.

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London Police Services Community Impact Award

Awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a Master’s program in Sociology who is Black or a person of colour, who has experiences hardship, economic disadvantage or discrimination. This student will be conducting applied research on issues of power and justice which prioritize a focus on issues such as policing practice, but may include legal and justice practices, the inter-relation or world across core social services, mental health, community wellbeing, and applications of justice.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: NATO Defence College Fellowship

MINDS is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the NATO Defence College Fellowship, scheduled to take place from February to July 2022.

To express your interest in this opportunity, we ask that you e-mail MINDS@forces.gc.ca. We will gladly forward you the application form. Please note, all applications must be submitted to MINDS no later than end of day on July 5, 2021.

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APPLY NOW: Fulbright Grants for Canadian Scholars in the US for 2022/2023

Join the more than 600 Fulbright Canada alumni and consider applying for one of our awards!

Our grants support research with colleagues across the U.S. for a 4 to 9-month period. Applications are accepted through November 15, 2021, and these opportunities are for a start date of September 2022 or January 2023.  (Please note that in the same application you can apply to several of our Research Chairs.)

Detailed Eligibility requirements are available HERE.

Register for the webinar on July 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. EST where we will provide details on how to prepare a successful application.

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Social Sciences

• Distinguished Chair in International Area Studies, Yale University
• Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences, The Citadel
• Research Chair in Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Field Open Awards

• Research Chair (field open), University of California, Santa Barbara
• Research Chair (field open), Vanderbilt University

Computer Science & Engineering

• Research Chair in Computers, Science, and Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University

Indigenous Studies

• Research Chair in Aboriginal/Indigenous Cultures, Sovereignties, and Languages, University of Arizona
• Research Chair in Indigenous Issues, San Diego State University

Environmental & Arctic Studies

• Research Chair in Arctic Studies, Dartmouth College
• Research Chair in Arctic Studies, University of Washington
• Research Chair in Climate Change, Air Quality, and Atmospheric Chemistry, University of California, Irvine

Canadian Studies

• Distinguished Chair in Québec Studies, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

Public Health/Health Policy

• Research Chair in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
• Research Chair in Race and Health Policy, University of Memphis

Policy/Law & Governance

• Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations, Johns Hopkins University
• Research Chair in Military Social Work, University of Southern California
• Research Chair in Peace and War Studies, Norwich University
• Research Chair in Public Diplomacy, University of Southern California

APPLY NOW: IMFG Post-Doctoral Fellowship | Deadline April 23, 2021

The Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG), within the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, invites applications for a one-year IMFG Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Municipal Finance and Governance. Research should be pertinent to IMFG’s focus on the finance and governance issues faced by large cities and city-regions in Canada and around the world.

IMFG focuses on the fiscal health and governance challenges facing large cities and city-regions. The Institute’s mandate is to conduct independent research, spark and inform public debate, and engage the academic and policy communities around important issues of municipal finance and governance.

IMFG offers a $50,000 Post-Doctoral Fellowship, funded by the School of Cities, to support researchers who have received their PhD and are continuing their studies.

Fellowship recipients are expected to live in Toronto, Canada while pursuing their research and study, and will have the opportunity to participate generally in the intellectual life of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and larger University of Toronto community during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Core responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellow include:

• Preparing two original research papers for publication by IMFG; and
• Presenting their research as part of two seminars at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Other responsibilities could include:

• Planning IMFG conferences, events, or roundtables, in conjunction with IMFG staff;
• Preparing research papers for publication;
• Developing and/or participating in other IMFG research projects and initiatives; and
• Providing research assistance and support to the IMFG Director.

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Application deadline is April 23, 2021.

If you have questions please contact Enid Slack, Director, IMFG, at 416-946-0328 or at enid.slack@utoronto.ca.

REMINDER: Graduate Student Late Fee Charge - Winter 2021

Students who owe more than $400.00 for the current term, whose tuition is not being paid by a sponsor and who have not made alternate payment arrangements with the Student Financial Services Office will be subject to a second late payment penalty of $156.00. This Graduate Delinquent Account Charge, approved by the Board of Governors and Senate, will be applied to accounts in early March 2021.

If you are having financial difficulty and need to discuss payment options, email reg-fees@uwo.ca.

APPLY NOW: Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars at York University | Deadline April 1, 2021

York University in Toronto, Ontario is excited to launch a new Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars, as part of our commitment to promoting justice and embracing a variety of scholarly perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. The program will offer emerging scholars from a wide range of disciplines access to the financial support, mentorship and career development opportunities needed to build the foundation for a successful professional future.

The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars will support up to 4 successful applicants this year in any field of study. With a salary of $70,000 provided each year for a two-year term, scholars will be able to dedicate their time to pursuing a proposed project, working alongside a supervisor and other mentors, while also gaining access to guidance from faculty, students and alumni.

• Available Fellowships: up to four in 2021-22
• Amount: min. $70,000/year
• Duration: 24 months. (Normally July to June. Exceptional start dates may be negotiated)
• Field: Open
• Eligibility: Recently completed PhD, PhD in hand by the start of the postdoctoral term

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Deadline to Apply:  April 1, 2021 (decisions made May 31, 2021)

Any questions can be directed to Kim McIntyre (kimmcint@yorku.ca)Postdoctoral Services Coordinator at York University.