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Ca Canadian Sch cholars

CAN ANADIAN SCHO SCHOLAR AWARDS

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. FOR CANADIAN SCHOLARS

Fulb lbright Research Ch Chair Awards

Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations that allow scholars to conduct research/lecture on subjects important to that university. Partner universities are excited to welcome the Fulbright Visiting Chairs into campus life and encourage them to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community.

Traditional Award The award is valued at $12,500 for one semester

Traditional Fulbright 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

• r research center of their choice in

the United States.

Activ ctivit itie ies to

• be

be de develo loped

• Guest lecture in university courses
• Mentor students
• Lecture in public venues
• Networking
• Promote research

Fiel ields of

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tudy

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Canadian Studies
• Environmental & Arctic Studies
• Health
• Policy/Law & Governance
• Science & Technology
• Field Open

Award-specific Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent

professional/terminal degree (including a master’s degree) is required.

• Invitation letter for the “Traditional

Award” and the “Field Open Award”

Host Universities

Host Universities

Host Universities

Hu Humanitie ies an and Soc Social Sc Scie iences

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Social Sciences- University of

Hawai‘i at Mānoa- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Social Sciences including but not limited to

regional cooperation on issues including energy and the environment, Asia Pacific engagement, indigenous issues, ICT, health disparities, policy, and migration

• Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in International Area Studies-

Yale University- US$50,000 for 8 months

• Specializations: International Area Studies
• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Indigenous Cultures,

Sovereignties, and Languages- University of Arizona- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Creation, management and development of

new ventures by Indigenous people

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in the Humanities and Social

Sciences- The Citadel- US$25,000 for 9 months

• Specializations: Criminal Justice, English, History, Intelligence &

National Security Studies, Modern Languages, Political Science, Psychology, Art, Art History, Creative Writing, Sociology, Communication.

En Envir ironmental & Arcti tic St Studie ies

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Arctic Studies- University of

Washington- US$25,000 for 6 months

• Specializations: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts or

Humanities

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Arctic Studies- Dartmouth

College- US$25,000 for 6 months

• Specializations: Polar Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology,

Engineering, Evolutionary Biology, and Human Dimensions

• f Polar Regions.
• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Air Quality,

and Atmospheric Chemistry- University of California, Irvine- US$25,000 for 5 months

• Specializations: Although preference will be given to

scholars working in the area of atmospheric aerosol chemistry, applicants from atmospheric physics, atmospheric engineering, air pollution research, health effects of air pollutants, climate effects of air pollutants are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Ca Canadia ian Stu Studies

• Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in

Québec Studies- State University of New York College at Plattsburgh- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Research in all areas of

Québec studies, including: Bilateral relations between Québec and the United States, The economy and bilateral trade between Québec and the United States, Security and Canada-U.S. Border issues, Environmental, energy, and natural resource issues, Immigration, Québec’s international relations and public diplomacy, Québec’s cultural policies and its identity, and Other matters relating to the Québec government’s priorities (e.g. the Plan Nord)

He Healt lth

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public

Health- Johns Hopkins University- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Public Health

Poli

• licy/L

/Law & Go Governance

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Military Social Work- University
• f Southern California- US$25,000 for 4 months
• Specializations: Research pertaining to military behavioral

health in social work and allied professions: Military Culture, Understanding the Impact of Combat, Problems of Reintegration.

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Peace and War Studies- Norwich

University- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: International Relations, Military History,

Diplomacy, Military Sociology, Cyber Warfare.

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Diplomacy- University of

Southern California- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power and National

Image, International Broadcasting, Place and Nation Branding, International Exchange, or Cyber Diplomacy.

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations- Johns

Hopkins University- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: U.S. or Canadian foreign policy, international

economics, international relations, energy and environment, border and national security.

Sc Scie ience & Tec echnolo logy

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in

Computers, Science, and Engineering- Florida Polytechnic University- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Computer science,

computer engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering

• perations research, health informatics

and big data, and autonomous vehicles.

Fi Field Ope Open

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair- University
• f California, Santa Barbara- US$25,000 for 6

months

• Specializations: Humanities and Fine

Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Programs.

• Fulbright Canada Research Chair- Vanderbilt

University- US$25,000 for 4 months

• Specializations: Humanities, Public

Policy, Health and Society, American Studies, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Award Benefits

Access to a prestigious worldwide network of Fulbright scholars. Access to world class universities and institutions. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of- absence, or retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support. Financial support between US$25,000 to US$50,000

Eligibility

Canadian citizenship - permanent residence is not sufficient. Dual CAN/US are not eligible Recipients of a Fulbright Scholar grant are eligible to apply for another Fulbright Scholar grant two years after the date of completion

• f the previous grant.

Grants shall not authorize engagement in activities for which a license to practice medicine or nursing is required. Applicants must not: have resided abroad for five or more consecutive years in the six-year period preceding the date of application are ineligible. Submit an Application by November 15th 2020

In Informatio ion req equired for

• r the

the ap appli licatio ion

• CV – Max 6 pages
• Project statement (up to five single-

spaced pages)

• 3 Recommendations
• Letter of invitation (only for some

awards)

Review Criteria

• Biographical Information
• Merit of Project
• Align broadly with Fulbright Mission of knowledge

exchange between US and Canada

• Recommendations

Review Crit Criteria ia

• Applicant training, background, experience
• Applicant possesses the training, credentials, active professional

standing, as appropriate for their project, discipline, and career path

• Applicant achievements at the current stage in their career
• The project is feasible, original, well-designed, innovative.
• The project can be understood by individuals outside of the

applicant’s discipline.

Project St Statement Req equirements ts

In no more than 5 pages the project statement should address:

• What you propose to do
• How you propose to do it
• Why the project is important
• What benefits the project will produce for your host, your

discipline, you, and your home institution (employer)

For Research specifically describe

• What do you propose to do? State clearly your objectives, methodology and the

nature of your research (quantitative or qualitative)

• What is the academic and professional context of the project?
• What professional experience has prepared you to successfully accomplish this

project?

• What significance does it hold for your discipline, your development, the host

country’s benefit?

• How will you carry out the proposed research? (Such as methodology, logistics, time

frame)

• How feasible is your project in terms of resources and amount of time allocated?
• Why does it need to be done in this country? What research facilities and resources

are found in the host country?

• How will your results be disseminated? (Such as publications, conference

presentations, joint collaboration, exhibitions)

Student Awards

• 1- Award for Canadian graduate student for 9

months where they can apply to the Fulbright Student Award (US$20,000).

• Available for Canadian Citizens only
• Deadline November 15th
• 2- If you are interested in receiving a US

graduate student that wants to conduct research in the Canada for 9 months they are also eligible for the same benefit.

• Available for Dual Citizenship US/Canadian
• Deadline mid September

Other Fulbright Canada Programs

• Fulbright Specialist Program
• FC Young Indigenous Leaders Program
• FC-MLF High School Exchange
• Youth Ambassadors Program
• Community Action Program
• Community Leadership Program
• Fulbright-Mitacs Student Stem Awards
• NASA / CSA Internships

info@fulbright.ca