Fulbright Research Chairs 2021/2022. Deadline is Nov 15th, 2020
Posted on: Sep 25, 2020The competition for Fulbright Canada Research Chairs in the United States is now open, and closes on November 15th. We encourage CUE researchers who hold a PhD to apply to this interesting opportunity. A video with information on the application process can be found here: https://youtu.be/rM7p-qzzM9o
If you are considering applying, please contact the Office of Research Services as early as possible.
Information provided by Fulbright Canada on their Canada Research Chairs program.
As Fulbright Canada celebrates its 30th anniversary, a new Canadian Scholars application cycle is opening. For 2021/2022, Fulbright Canada is offering several Research opportunities at top US Institutions.
Our grants support research with colleagues across the U.S. for a 4 to 9-month period. Applications are accepted through November 15th, 2020.
COVID-19 considerations
The program may adjust according to health regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fulbright recommends applying and, if successful, in case you are unable to fulfill the purpose of the award, you may decline it.
Did know that: 1- if you are interested in hosting a US graduate student for 9 months for 2021/2022 they can apply to the Fulbright Student Award (US$20 thousand) for doing research in Canada. See more info here. 2- If you are supervising a graduate student (CA Citizen) that wants to conduct research in the US for 9 months they are also eligible for the same benefit. They can find more info here. See here the: Awards catalogue with all the Research Chair offering for Canadian Scholars |
See below all the available Fulbright Canada Research Chairs:
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Research Chair in Aboriginal/Indigenous Cultures, Sovereignties, and Languages, University of Arizona
- Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences, The Citadel
- Research Chair in Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Canadian Studies
Science & Technology
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, Univ. of California, Irvine
Health
Policy/Law & Governance
- Distinguished Chair in International Area Studies, Yale University
- 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
Field Open
- Research Chair (field open), University of California, Santa Barbara
- Research Chair (field open), Vanderbilt University
Interested in more information on the awards:
- See here a short video for more information on the different awards.
Eligibility requirements
Detailed Eligibility requirements are available here. |
Application Components
- The application portal is available here, and a detailed application manual is available here. For the application, no project budget is required, the main pieces of your application are:
Project Statement |
Up to 5 pages |
CV/Resume |
Up to 6 pages |
Letters of Recommendation |
Three (3) for Research Chair Awards |
Bibliography |
Required for Research and Teaching/Research awards, up to 3 pages |
Syllabi/course outlines |
Required for Teaching and Teaching/Research awards, up to 10 pages |
Letter of Invitation |
Only required for the Field Open Awards |
Language proficiency |
English |
Review Criteria
The applicant possesses the training, credentials, and active professional standing, as appropriate for their project, discipline, and career path, and meets all stated requirements for the award, including language proficiency (if applicable).
The project is feasible, original, well-designed, innovative, and demonstrates relevance and currency to the discipline.
The project demonstrates a broad, sustainable impact beyond the length of the award period and clearly describes plans to disseminate results.
The applicant displays an ability to be adaptable, culturally sensitive, collegial, and can serve as a cultural ambassador for Canada |