Background The ELAP scholarship was announced by Prime Minister Harper during the Summit of the Americas in April, 2009. The goal of this scholarship program is to support the development of human capital and promote a next generation of Leaders in the Americas while strengthening linkages between post-secondary institutions in the regions and those in Canada.
Structure The ELAP scholarships are facilitated through student exchange agreements between Canadian and regional institutions. These student exchange agreements at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels are created between colleges, technical or vocation institutions and universities. Scholarship recipients remain students of their home institution during this exchange.
Description
· College and undergraduate students are hosted by Canadian institutions for a period of four months and provide $7,500 to cover transportation, living and other related expenses during the student’s stay in Canada. (*see exception)
· Graduate students are hosted by Canadian institutions for a period of five to six months and provide up to $10,000 to cover transportation, living and other related expenses during the students’ stay in Canada. The ELAP will offer a study tour component to selected graduate students in key priority areas to expose them to Canadian models of governance, business and civil society.
The scholarship is not taxable for either the institution or the student.
*Where agreements between the post-secondary institutions warrant, CARICOM college and undergraduate student exchanges may be awarded for an academic year (i.e. two semesters).
Student application process
· Students interested in this scholarship program should contact their home institution to make their interest known, and to find out if there is an exchange agreement with a Canadian institution. (While not exhaustive, the Canadian University International Exchange Agreements Database: http://oraweb.aucc.ca/showcue.html does provide a list of some existing agreements).
· For college and university undergraduate exchanges, an agreement must be in place. Your professor/institution should contact the Canadian counterpart and arrange for the Canadian institution to submit an application on your behalf.
· At the graduate level, an exchange agreement is desirable. However, where no agreement yet exists, research applications by students which may result in a new collaboration between professors from a Canadian and foreign university will be considered.
Students may also require institutional support to ensure the transfer of credits.
Candidates must apply for Study Permit (anyone taking courses) or a Work Permit (anyone doing research) in order to ensure a smooth entry at the Canadian border and to receive the funds.
Interested students may also wish to contact alumni of the program through their home institution for advice and a local perspective on the experience. Note that the deadline is Monday June 29, 2009.
Additional questions can be emailed to scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca
College and Undergraduate Student Exchange Program (CUSEP)
Grants available to international students from eligible countries to participate in a Canadian college or university undergraduate exchange program
The College and Undergraduate Students' Exchange Program (including the Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarships and the Canada-Caribbean Community Leadership Scholarships) provides support to Canadian institutions to host international students for four months of study. The support is provided in the context of an exchange program between the Canadian and non-Canadian institution. The Canadian institution must apply for the grant.
Applications submitted by students and non-Canadian institutions are not accepted.
If you are an international student interested in this program, your professor or another representative of your institution should contact their counterpart in Canada to arrange for the Canadian institution to submit an application on your behalf.
Graduate Students' Exchange Program (GSEP)
Grants available to Canadian institutions to host non-Canadian graduate-level researchers
The Graduate Students' Exchange Program (including the Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarships and the Canada-Caribbean Community Leadership Scholarships) provides support to Canadian institutions to host international students for six months of research and study. The support is provided in the context of an exchange program between the Canadian and non-Canadian institution. The Canadian institution must apply for the grant.
Applications submitted by students and non-Canadian institutions are not accepted.
If you are an international student interested in this program, your professor or another representative of your institution should contact their counterpart in Canada to arrange for the Canadian institution to submit an application on your behalf.
Equal Opportunities Scholarship Program, Canada- Chile
Awards available to foreign students from CHILE for study in Canada
Details: www.becaschile.cl *These links leads to sites belonging to an entity not subject to the Official Languages Act. Information on these sites is available in the language of the sites.
Duration For the following scholarships, the maximum scholarship period is:
Master's level: two (2) years
Doctoral level: four (4) years
Award Value
The Chilean Government provides:
· tuition
· monthly living allowance
· language training in Chile (English or French) for up to 12 months
· return airfare (economy class)
· dependents' allowance
The Canadian Government provides:
· health insurance for scholars and their dependents
· up to four months language training in Canada (English or French)
· study permit and visa fees
· orientation session in Canada
NOTE: dependents 18 years and younger receive free public education; spouse may obtain work permit
Background
In June 2008, the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Chile signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the framework for this program, expected to provide 100 scholarships per year to Chileans wishing to conduct Master's or Doctoral studies in Canada.
Eligibility
Open to Chilean citizens residing in Chile at the time of application.
Applicants must have completed the following level of studies or expect to do so prior to the commencement of the award:
Master's level: undergraduate degree
Doctoral level: Master's degree
How to Apply
Direct all questions regarding the application process, deadlines and other program details to the Bicentennial Commission (Comisión Bicentenario) www.becaschile.cl. *These links leads to sites belonging to an entity not subject to the Official Languages Act. Information on these sites is available in the language of the sites.
Canada - Latin America - Caribbean Awards (CLACA)
Guidelines
This award will support scholars in universities or research institutes in the Latin America - Caribbean Region to undertake short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the countries of the Latin America - Caribbean Region. The award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provide assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a period not exceeding five weeks.
Awards may be granted for:
1. Research projects related to Canada and Latin America - Caribbean relations, either with the region as a whole, or any part thereof. Although we welcome applications from all disciplines lending themselves most readily to Canadian Studies we are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada’s foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development and Prosperity, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security.
2. Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary studies; or
3. Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more);
Priority may be given to projects, which relate Canada’s foreign policy; or contemporary situations and issues which illuminate options for future developments; or which focus on Canada’s bilateral relations.
(Purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues).
Eligibility Awards will be available to scholars and researchers from all countries of the Latin America and the Caribbean region. Applications are to be submitted by the designated principal researcher, with the official endorsement of his/her institution.
Applicants must:
1. be full-time members of the academic staff of a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institution in the Latin America - Caribbean Region, or scholars at research and policy planning institutes who undertake significant Canadian bilateral and/or multilateral relations research projects;
2. hold a degree equivalent to a Master's or better;
3. have a working knowledge of either English or French.
In addition, while not mandatory, applicants should provide evidence of their interest in or involvement with Canada prior to the application. This may be demonstrated by courses they have already given, research they have undertaken, extra-mural activities, or membership in an Association for Canadian Studies in their region or country. Preference may also be given to projects that will involve more than one country.
Value of Awards The Canada- Latin America - Caribbean Award will consist of a grant in the amount of up to CDN $10,000, based on the analysis of the proposed budget needed to do the research. More than one award may be offered annually. Successful candidates will not be able to make a new application until they demonstrate that they have fulfilled the terms and conditions of their previous award.
Terms and Conditions The International Council for Canadian Studies through a contribution of the Government of Canada and with the assistance of the appropriate Canadian Mission, will award grants to successful candidates on condition that the candidate must give a written undertaking on his/her own behalf that:
1. awards are granted for work to be carried out in either the country(ies) where the institutions are situated and/or in Canada, and are intended to assist in defraying only direct costs related to the project, including return air fare to Canada and related expenses, use of equipment (but not capital purchases), books and other materials, some secretarial services, research meetings, and, possibly, some publishing costs; no provision is made for released time stipends nor for overhead costs to the institution; contractual or Commissioned research (either on the part of the institution or the individual researchers) does not qualify for support;
2. the research project team will normally consist of a minimum of three academics based in more than one institution or more than one department in the same institution (Please note that individual researchers may also apply);
3. when the project includes a research trip to Canada, the principal researcher and/or the researcher(s) concerned will make all arrangements including: international travel; visa (if needed); accommodation and travel within Canada; medical insurance while in Canada: visit plans, including inter alia appointments with Canadian academics and other resources persons, access to libraries and other study centres, etc.;
4. two copies of the manuscript, of publishable quality and the length of a normal scholarly monograph, produced as a result of the research award will be sent to the local Canadian Mission, along with a summary in English or French upon completion of the project, and no later than March 1st of the competition year. Failure to provide such a manuscript by that date may result in forfeiture of the final payment of the award. (One copy of the manuscript will be sent by the local Canadian Mission to the awards program administrators, the International Council for Canadian Studies, Ottawa, for possible transmission to the National Library of Canada; the other copy will be retained by the Canadian Mission
Note: While it is recognized that lengths of monographs vary and the deadline for its submission may be tight, the expectation is that the length of the monograph or constituent parts thereof (e.g. by individual members of the team) will reflect both the substantial nature of the grant and the work of all members of the team. Where it is not possible to forward the entire work by the deadline, at least a substantial part should be submitted, with an indication of what will follow to complete it.
5. the principal researcher and the research team will make every reasonable attempt to publish the results of their research on Canada, e.g. a book or a monograph; while not a condition of an award, sharing of the results in other for such as conferences and seminars is encouraged;
6. the rights to the manuscript will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. When it is published the researcher will provide two copies of the article or book to the Canadian Mission, to be held as described above.
Application Procedure With the official endorsement of his/her institution, and having constituted a research team, the designated principal researcher should submit an application to the local Canadian Mission in his/her home country, by the November 24 deadline. An application dossier, in either English or French, will consist of a completed application form and other documents as indicated therein.
Application forms can be obtained by printing or downloading the forms from the following links:
CLACA Application form: Adobe PDF Form format
CLACA Application form: Microsoft Word format
Selection and Notification
All applicant dossiers will undergo a preliminary evaluation at the Canadian Mission and will then be forwarded to the attention of the Selection Committee of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) in Ottawa. This Committee includes Canadian academics and at least three academics from other countries; it meets once a year, in January.
The Committee will based its decision on the following criteria:
academic excellence of the proposal;
Canadian content;
relevance of the proposal in its contribution to
Canadian Studies;
feasibility of the research project;
likelihood of publication upon completion;
After reviewing the applications, the International Council for Canadian Studies in Ottawa will forward its recommendations to DFAIT, which will make the final decision. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their application, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.
Payment Procedure
Successful applicants will be sent a Grant Agreement detailing the value and conditions of the award. It must be signed and returned to the Canadian Mission within thirty (30) days.
A first installment of 70% of the award will be paid after receipt by the Canadian Mission of the signed Grant Agreement. The remaining 30% of the award will be paid upon receipt of a report of activities.
Professional Development Awards (PDA)
Professional Development Awards (PDA) are granted to individuals with some career experience (both Canadians and citizens of developing countries) to develop their expertise in a particular professional capacity by working with IDRC staff on program and research issues. Normally, a competition is not held for this award and individuals are selected according to their education, qualifications, and experience.
Professional Development Award holders may be involved in program work (e.g., proposal-writing, management, and evaluation of projects) and conducting research.
These professionals have had several years of work experience and are therefore able to share their knowledge and skills with IDRC's programs. The awards allow them to hone their expertise and widen their experience in their field of work.
Tenure can range from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 1 year.
Conference Travel Assistance Program (CTA)
Guidelines
This program is designed to help fund the participation of third-country scholars at major conferences of associations of Canadian Studies which are members of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS)--e.g. a British Canadianist invited to participate in the Nordic Association for Canadian Studies conference.
Eligibility
Applications under this program may be made only by ICCS member associations in good standing. Funding from this program is for use in conjunction with the annual, biennial or triennial conference of an association.
Terms & Conditions
1. Grants not exceeding Cdn$2,000 per year are available to ICCS member associations, in response to requests for travel assistance for specified third-country scholars invited as speakers at that association's annual conference (e.g. a German Canadianist invited to participate in the Italian Association for Canadian Studies conference).
2. Biennial conferences quality for double funding (i.e. Cdn$4,000) and triennial conferences qualify for triple funding (i.e. Cdn$6,000), although consideration can be given to splitting this grant between biennial or triennial conferences and significant "off-year" seminars.
3. Grants under this program shall be paid to the requesting association, not to the invited individual(s). Persons receiving grants should be members of the Canadian Studies association of their country of residence, whenever such association exists.
4. Not more than Cdn$1,000 of travel support, or the equivalent of a return economy air fare, whichever is less, shall normally be provided to any one individual from this funding.
5. Requests for a grant must be made at least two months before the conference and must include:
the theme of the conference (if applicable)
a statement to the effect that it is an annual, biennial, or triennial conference or major "off-year" seminar of the association;
the dates and location of the conference;
a list of the scholar(s) for whom travel assistance is requested, plus alternates, if desired.
6. A financial report on the use of the grant shall be forwarded to the International Council for Canadian Studies within 60 days after the conference. Consideration of future grant applications is contingent upon a satisfactory report being promptly provided.
Doctoral Student Research Award (DSRA)
Guidelines
This program is designed to assist full-time graduate students at degree-granting institutions of higher education, whose dissertations are related in substantial part to Canada, to undertake doctoral research about Canada. The purpose is to increase knowledge and understanding of Canada and to support the development of Canadian Studies. The award provides assistance towards international airfare and a monthly flat rate allowance for up to a maximum of 6 months spent in Canada while doing research.
Research Fields Awards may be granted for research in any of the following categories:
1. Although we welcome applications from all disciplines lending themselves most readily to Canadian Studies research development, we are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada’s foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security;
2. Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more);
3. Aspects of Canada's bilateral relations with participating countries.
(Purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues).
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
1. a citizen of the country (or have legal resident status) where he/she is submitting an application; NOTE: Applicants who are registered in institutions outside their home country should apply in their country of citizenships.
2. a graduate student in a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institute in the determined country who will have completed course and course-related doctoral requirements by the time a graduate student award would be granted;
3. proficient in either English or French.
Value of Awards
The maximum value of any award will consist of a contribution towards international airfare (ecomony class), an allowance of CDN$ 1,200 per complete month towards expenses while in Canada, up to a maximum of 6 months, and an allocation of CDN$ 300 upon submission to the appropriate Canadian Mission of a final report on the award. Smaller awards may also be made.
Terms and Conditions
The International Council for Canadian Studies through a contribution of the Government of Canada and with the assistance of the appropriate Canadian Mission, will award non-renewable grants to successful candidates on condition that the candidate must give a written undertaking on his/her own behalf that:
1. the applicant will personally apply for an award and will carry out his/her own doctoral dissertation research, as part of his/her formal program of studies leading to a degree;
2. awards are intended to assist in defraying only direct costs resulting from a period of time spent in Canada while doing research, including return travel to Canada;
3. the applicant will make all arrangements relating to the research project, including: international travel; visa and passport (if needed); accommodation and travel within Canada; medical insurance while in Canada; study plans, including inter alia appointments with Canadian academics and other resource persons, access to libraries and other study centres, etc.;
4. the applicant will reside in Canada throughout the period to which the award relates;
5. within 60 days of returning home, a candidate will send to the appropriate Canadian Mission a detailed report, in English or French, on the work done during the stay in Canada. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the final payment of the award;
6. the rights to the research will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. However, the Canadian Mission requires two copies of the subsequent dissertation when completed. (One copy will be forwarded to the, the International Council for Canadian Studies, Ottawa, for possible onward transmission to the Library and Archives Canada; the other will be retained by the Canadian Mission for consultation purposes);
7. candidates who drop out of their doctoral program will immediately inform the Canadian Mission.
Deadlines Deadlines vary from country to country. Please click here for country-specific deadline information.
Application Procedure Applications must be submitted through the local Canadian Mission in one's home country or territory for which a given Canadian Mission has responsibility. Applications submitted directly to the ICCS cannot be accepted nor redirected. An application dossier, in either English or French, will consist of a filled out application form accompanied by a concise curriculum vitae.
Application forms can be obtained from your local Canadian Mission or you can print or download the forms from the following links:
DSR Application form: Adobe PDF Form format
DSR Application form: Microsoft Word format
Selection and Notification
All applications will be reviewed by a pre-selection jury established in the participating country/region by the Canadian Mission or regional network. The jury will include representatives of the academic community in the country or region of citizenship of the applicant (including if possible a representative of the national or multinational association for Canadian Studies) and, when possible, Canadian academics.At the discretion of the pre-selection jury, an applicant may be invited to submit additional information or an amended application.
Pertinent criteria will be:
1. academic excellence of the proposal;
2. Canadian content;
3. relevance of the proposal to identified priorities and to Canadian Studies;
4. feasibility of the project.
After reviewing applications and the recommendations of the pre-selection jury, the International Council for Canadian Studies in Ottawa will forward its recommendations to DFAIT, which will make the final selection.
All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their application, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.
Payment Procedure Successful candidates will be sent a Grant Agreement detailing the value and conditions of the award, to be signed and returned to the local Canadian Mission within 30 days.
Awards will be paid in several instalments. The first payment, upon reception of the signed Grant Agreement, will include the allocation for international transportation (economy class) and the first monthly allowance; the following monthly allowances will be paid at the end of each month in Canada up to the maximum number of months of the award; final payment of Cdn$300 will be disbursed only upon submission of an acceptable report on the research activities and progress while in Canada, as indicated in section 4 above.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is administered by Canada’s three research granting councils (the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council).
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health; as well as leadership skills. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
A Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years.
For more details, please visit the Vanier CGS website
Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government
Laboratories Program
Overview
Value
$43,724 per year
(one year, renewable for up to two more years)
Application Deadline
None
How to Apply
See below
Application Forms
Form 200
Apply on-line
Visiting Fellows Eligibility Criteria
Program Contact
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What kind of support does this program provide?
The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned.
The number of awards varies according to the budgets of participating departments and agencies.
Application deadlines
There are no deadlines for application to this program; applications are processed and reviewed as they are received.
Review procedures and selection criteria
Selection committees, appointed by the individual government departments, will be responsible for the pre-selection of applicants, recommending only the most meritorious applicants whose names will be placed on the inventory of approved candidates for a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories. Applicants will be informed by NSERC, whether their names have been placed on the inventory, approximately three months after receipt of a complete application.
Note: Candidates should be aware that placement on the inventory does not guarantee a fellowship; it is a preliminary requirement only.
Approved candidates to be offered a fellowship will be selected by the individual government departments. Successful applicants will be notified by NSERC or by the interested government department. The names of the approved candidates will remain on the inventory for one full year or until they are offered a fellowship.
The selection committee will rate the applications according to the following criteria:
§ academic excellence
§ scholarships and awards held;
§ duration of previous studies;
§ research ability or potential
§ quality of contributions to research and development;
§ relevant work experience and academic training;
§ critical ability; capacity for critical thought and analysis;
§ ability to apply skills and knowledge;
§ judgment, originality, and curiosity;
§ initiative and autonomy;
§ enthusiasm for research;
§ determination and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time;
§ communication skills
§ ability or potential to communicate scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats (e.g., quality of presentation of application, participation in the preparation of publications, special awards for oral presentations or papers);
§ interpersonal and leadership abilities
§ professional and relevant extracurricular interactions and collaborations (e.g., mentoring, teaching, supervisory experience, project management, chairing committees, organizing conferences/meetings, and elected positions held);
§ justification for location of tenure
§ potential benefits to the government department
Announcement of competition results
Decisions are announced approximately three months after receipt of complete applications.
Departments and agencies that support fellowships:
Note: Some changes may occur in this list.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is administered by Canada’s three research granting councils (the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council).
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health; as well as leadership skills. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
A Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years.
For more details, please visit the Vanier CGS website
