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Research Chairs in Environmental Studies

Canada

Western Hemisphere

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Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations to host exceptional scholars who conduct research important to that university. Partner universities are excited to welcome Fulbright Canada Research Chairs into campus life and encourage them to engage with students and faculty, and the broader community. You can conduct your own research, work collaboratively with new colleagues, guest lecture at university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network, and promote your research while representing the Fulbright program, and your home and host institutions.For specific information about this opportunity, visit the Fulbright Canada webpage for Research Chairs in Environmental Studies.

Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Solutions, Lakehead University
Specializations: Sustainability sciences, biological sciences, environmental sciences, geography, sociology.

Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Environmental Policy, University of Ottawa
Specializations: Environmental / natural resource policy, law and/or economics; Environmental Sustainability; Clean Innovation.

Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Water, Environment, and Clean Energy, University of Regina
Specializations: Clean Energy, Water Quality, Carbon Capture and Storage, Climate Change, Energy Policy, Hydrology, Energy Security, Energy Systems Design and Resilience, Biogeochemistry of Freshwaters, Energy Poverty, Energy Sources, Clean Technology, Ecosystem Management, and Environment.

Fulbright Canada Research Chair on Advancing Transdisciplinary Research on the Changing North, Université Laval
Specializations: Areas of focus range from ecosystem functioning to key components of the coupled human-environment system (health), and from the development of innovative technologies to research into sustainable infrastructures.

Grant Length

Four months. Scholars can seek an unfunded extension for an additional eight months.

Grant Dates

Grants must begin in either September 2021 or January 2022.
Awards should fall within the academic year and are not available for the summer months only.

Locations

Lakehead University is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario
University of Ottawa is located in Ottawa, Ontario
University of Regina is located in Regina, Saskatchewan

Université Laval is located in Québec City, Québec

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Areas of Interest

While this award is open to any project in the disciplines listed above, there is interest in scholars who are in these particular specialty areas.

Specializations are indicated by each institution.

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 contacts at host institutions, please email info@fulbright.ca

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Additional Language Requirement

If proposing affiliation at a Francophone host institution, French language ability commensurate with the requirements of the project and the host institution is required.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Applicants should identify host institutions in order of preference in the project statement and on the application form. Candidates may be considered for other Fulbright Canada award opportunities as appropriate. Most award themes are interdisciplinary, check other Fulbright Canada Research Chair awards for additional opportunities.

One-semester grants are preferred. Awards should fall within the academic year and are not available for the summer months only.

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

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Research Chair Award Grantees to Canada receive a fixed sum: US$25,000 for one semester (four 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 (in 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

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Research

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Academics, all levels including early career

Number of Grants

Up To 4

Program Staff

Michelle Bolourchi

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-326-7753

Email:

westhem@iie.org

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