Canada
Region: The Western Hemisphere
There are three types of Fulbright grants to Canada.
20 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language The majority of Canadian universities operate in English. French language ability commensurate with the requirements of the project and/or the requirements of the institution at any of the Francophone institutions is required. Several bilingual universities offer courses in both French and English. For further information, please contact the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (www.aucc.ca) or the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program (www.fulbright.ca).
Grant period 9 months, September through May. Orientation takes place in September. Grant terms normally coincide with the academic year.
Candidate profile Current and prospective graduate students, doctoral candidates and professionals of all ages are encouraged to apply. Applicants who will have received a Ph.D. by December 31, 2010 should apply for the Fulbright Scholar Program. See www.cies.org. Candidates with recent substantial experience (defined broadly as having resided, worked, studied or conducted research for more than nine months in the five years prior to starting the grant) in Canada will be considered less competitive.
Affiliation All grantees must have an approved affiliation with an appropriate host (i.e., a university or other research-oriented institution) in Canada and are responsible for securing such affiliation. Applicants are encouraged to establish an affiliation with the intended host institution at an early stage and, ideally, have a fallback position. Applicants must list their potential host institution(s) in the Statement of Grant Purpose. Formal Enrollment Awards are available for students who plan to enroll in a graduate program at a university in Canada. Research awards are available for candidates who wish to conduct research in Canada, either independently or as part of their American graduate program. Candidates may also propose a combination of study and research activities. Independent research candidates should provide evidence of advanced research skills. Applicants must identify in their Statement of Grant Purpose whether they are seeking a formal enrollment or research award. Formal Enrollment Award candidates must apply directly to Canadian graduate programs simultaneously with the application for a Fulbright grant. The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program is not involved in university admissions. Research award candidates are responsible for obtaining a letter of invitation from their intended host institution and must adhere to all host institution regulations pertaining to visiting researchers.
Tuition Grantees will cover tuition expenses from their fixed sum grants and/or other resources as necessary. A number of Canadian universities offer competitive graduate awards that can supplement the Canada-U.S. Fulbright award. In addition, some provinces provide direct awards for enrolled graduate students who hold external awards such as a Fulbright grant. Please consult the Foundation in Canada.
Specific program/country considerations All applicants are required to demonstrate the relevance of their project to the Program’s mandate, which is to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries. The award is a fixed sum for one nine-month academic year beginning in September. Grantees are expected to use the award to cover expenses such as housing, travel, tuition and fees, and other academic and living expenses.
Special opportunities Professional Development Grants, available on a competitive basis, under the auspices of the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Mobility Program, are allocated to grantees in the winter term. Other opportunities such as the Ecoleadership Program are also available.
General comments Awards offer a unique opportunity to explore important contemporary issues relevant to Canada and the United States and the relationship between the two countries. While the competition is officially open to all fields, applications in the following areas are given preference: Canada-U.S. relations; comparative public policy; law; international trade; North American integration; communications; culture; ecology and the environment; indigenous issues; security; public health; science and technology; border issues; Canadian studies; and American studies.
Website http://www.fulbright.ca/
1 CASSANDRA PYLE AWARD
This award is available on an annual basis for either an American or Canadian applicant. Applicants who embody and reflect Cassandra Pyle’s commitment to international education are eligible. All qualified applicants will be considered; special notation on the application is not needed.
1 FULBRIGHT/John R. OISHEI AWARD This award is available for an American student who is from Buffalo, permanently residing in the greater Buffalo area, or studying in Buffalo. Applicants interested in pursuing their studies in the fields of business, health care, education, and cultural, social or civic needs of the community are eligible. The Foundation gives priority to innovative, creative, and time-limited programs or projects. All qualified applicants will be considered; special notation on the application is not needed.
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