Fulbright Canada recently announced a Call for Applications for its Canadian Scholar Awards 2020-2021 Program. This program strengthens binational collaborative research and promotes thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To provide opportunities for Canadian and American scholars to lecture, research, and study in the other country. It further aims to enhance the study of Canada and the United States, and to encourage and broaden research efforts in the wide range of subjects pertaining to the relationship between the two countries.
The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian and American scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States and Canada, respectively. Awards available to Canadian scholars post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals include:
1)Visiting Research Chairs Program
This program enables exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals to conduct research, develop collaborations, guest lecture and/or teach at select American universities and research centres, normally for one semester, though this may be extended to a full academic year.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and hold a Ph. D. or have the equivalent professional/terminal degree as appropriate. Please see guidelines for additional eligibility requirements.
Value
US $25,000 per academic semester (4 months). Basic health insurance is also provided, along with visa services and on campus support. Enrichment opportunities are available through the Fulbright Mobility Initiative in Canada and the Outreach Lecturing Fund in the United States. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support.
Duration
4 months
Deadlines
ORS deadline – November 1, 2019
Agency deadline – November 15, 2019
For further information on the Visiting Research Chairs program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program-can.html
2)Traditional Fulbright Scholar Award
The awards are open to Canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research centres of their choice in the United States.
Value
US $12,500 for one semester, beginning in September 2020 or January 2021. A Health Benefit Plan is also provided. Enrichment opportunities in the United States are available through the Outreach Lecturing Funds. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support.
Deadlines
ORS deadline – November 1, 2019
Agency deadline – November 15, 2019
For further information on the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards-2.html
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