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11404-CA

Postdoctoral Research Award

Canada

Western Hemisphere

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Award Details

Award Activity

Postdoctoral fellows are recent graduates undertaking original research, publishing research findings, developing and expanding personal research networks, and preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia.

For specific information about this opportunity, visit the Fulbright Canada webpage.

Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Scholar Award in Northern Issues, University of Northern British Columbia
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, and for its size, is among the most research-intensive universities in Canada. Much of UNBC’s research focuses on the social, economic, environmental and cultural issues of the North. This has led to the establishment of world-class research in such areas as natural resources and the environment; rural, northern and environmental health; and the sustainability of communities. UNBC offers interdisciplinary PhD programs in natural resources and environmental studies, in health sciences and in psychology. Research partnerships with the private sector and public agencies have strengthened UNBC’s role as a resource for the communities of its region. This includes research on the mountain pine beetle, sustainable forest management practices, bio-energy and the bio-economy, environmental remediation, air quality issues, watershed management, local and Aboriginal governance, social and economic development in the North, determinants and delivery of health care and climate change issues.

Award Length

Academic year, nine months.

Award Dates

September 2021 to May 2022 (9 months).

Locations

University of Northern British Columbia is located in Prince George, British Columbia.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Areas of Interest

Natural resources and environmental studies; community development; rural, northern and environmental health; First nations and indigenous studies.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is optional

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

A letter of invitation is not required, but applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests.
For information on contacts at host institution, please email info@fulbright.ca

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Ph.D. conferred within the past five years.

Additional Information

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

For additional information, please visit the Fulbright Canada website www.fulbright.ca

University of Northern British Columbia

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Postdoctoral Award Grantees to Canada receive a fixed sum:
US$30,000 for one academic year (9 months).

Special Award Benefits

Fall Orientation: The 2021-2022 cohort of U.S. Fulbright students and scholars to Canada are invited to a program of professional and personal development in Canada’s national capital, Ottawa, Ontario (early September). Fulbright Canada covers local costs (accommodations, meals, activities). Up to C$1,000 is provided to reimburse travel expenses to the Fall Orientation in Ottawa, Ontario.

Visiting Scholars Speakers Program: Up to C$1,000 for travel expenses to a different city or region of Canada can be granted on a competitive basis. Through this program, the scholar may present at professional conferences, offer formal presentations at other Canadian post-secondary institutions, and/or provide lectures or briefings to community groups. Preference is given to applications with a robust agenda.
Fulbright Canada Eco-Leadership Program: Up to C$4,000 for community-based environmental initiatives can be granted on a competitive basis. The program provides small grants to help complete a volunteer-based project that will make a significant positive environmental impact in your community. This program is also available to alumni.
Fulbright Canada Community Leadership Program: Granted on a competitive basis, up to C$8,000 to engage with local partners in any type of activity, event, or program that would have a beneficial impact on the community. This program encourages teams of grantees and alumni to undertake community-based volunteer initiatives. This program is also available to alumni.
The Regional Travel Program: Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Western Hemisphere (WHA) region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant for activities such as workshops, seminars, presentations, lectures, performances, exhibits, curricular advising, and similar projects, at institutions in eligible WHA countries (Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, México, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay). The Regional Travel Program covers travel to and from the destination; lodging may be offered by the hosting institution. Scholars may only apply for this grant once in country on their Fulbright grant. Scholars who apply for the Flex award are ineligible for the Regional Travel Program. Additional information can be found at the Regional Travel Program website.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately 50 grants in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
Postdoctoral Research Award
All Disciplines Award
Fulbright Canada Research Chairs
Distinguished Chair Award
Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies: For Canada and Mexico

Overview

Canadian universities, institutes, and internationally renowned think tanks support innovative and collaborative research, and are typically situated in vibrant multicultural cities, in proximity to Canada’s diverse natural landscapes – making for an extraordinary professional and cultural experience. All proposals will be evaluated not only for their scholarly, artistic, or professional excellence, but also for their potential to increase mutual understanding between the United States and Canada (Review Criteria). After all, while Canada and the United States share a continent, deeply held core values, and countless points of collaboration, the two countries have distinct historical, cultural, and political realities.

The Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program is comprised of several thematic awards, with each containing multiple grants, offered at various host institutions across Canada. The host institutions have identified key specializations for the individual chair opportunities. Since multiple grants (at various host institutions) are available within each theme, applicants are requested to identify host institutions in order of preference within both the project statement and the application form. This way, applicants are considered for multiple grants, enhancing their chance of success.

Application Deadline

Closed

Activity

Research

Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and practice-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge or works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Number of Recipients

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