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Traditional Awards for American Scholars in Canada (Award Code: 3479)

US$12,500 for one semester for emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of these activities. The Fulbright Scholar Program is open to academics in all disciplines of study.

The award may be held at any University, Research Centre, Think Tank, or Government Agency in Canada.

The Fulbright NEXUS Program 

The Fulbright NEXUS Program brings together a network of junior scholars, professionals and mid-career applied researchers from States in the Western Hemisphere for a series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright residential exchange experience. Up to 15 Fulbright NEXUS Scholars will conduct individual and team-based research projects designed to generate knowledge-based, policy-oriented solutions with practical implementation potential at the local, national, or regional levels. The Program will be hosted in Canada and Columbia and will focus on the three inter-connected themes: 1) Science, Technology, and Innovation, 2) Entrepreneurship, & 3) Sustainable Energy.

The Fulbright Specialist Program

The goal of the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is to promote exchanges that go beyond the traditional Fulbright activities of lecturing and research. This program is designed to provide American academics and experienced professionals with opportunities to collaborate on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning, and a variety of other activities at Canadian institutions. Interested applicants may register to be added to a roster of American candidates. Canadian academic institutions may then request a Fulbright Senior Specialist for a short term visit of two to six weeks. See www.fulbright.ca for more information on this innovative program.

Visiting Research Chairs for American Scholars in Canada

US$25,000 for one semester for prominent and promising scholars, and experienced professionals to conduct research, develop partnerships, and guest lecture at select partner institutions.

Available chairs by research area:

Business and Economics (3482*) Arts and Humanities (3481) Environmental Studies (3483) Ethnic and Cultural Studies (3484) Political Science and Public Policy (3486) North American and Global Studies (3485) Science and Education (3487)

*Codes denote the CIES Award Code that must be indicated in your online application to the Fulbright Program

These chairs may be taken up at select participating Canadian institutions where the particular chair is offered. A list of the established Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs in Canada can be found at www.fulbright.ca. The Canadian institutions that host one or more visiting research chairs include:

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Susan Chambers 2009-10 Fulbrighter

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Benefits of a Fulbright to Canada

US$25,000 for one semester (Visiting Research Chairs)

US$12,500 for one semester (Traditional scholar award)

Excellent Health Benefit Plan

A three-day academic and cultural orientation program in Ottawa

Travel beyond your host city to lecture, attend conferences, or collaborate with your colleagues in another part of Canada

Access to a prestigious worldwide network of leaders

Access to world-class universities and research facilities

Develop long-term research collaborations

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General Eligibility Requirements

American Citizenship.

Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree by December 31 in the year in which you are applying, or have equivalent professional experience.

Proficiency in English and/or French language ability commensurate with the requirements of the project and host institution.

Lifetime maximum of 2 Fulbright Scholar awards. Minimum 5 years between awards.

Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support.

Selection is open and competitive, based on a combination of the proposed program of research, academic and professional background, personal statement, letters of reference, and adherence to the aims of the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program. Fulbright Canada is committed to recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person, and to the provision of equal rights and opportunities without discrimination of any kind. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, ethnic origin, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or handicap. Fulbright Canada encourages applications from all interested and eligible candidates.

The deadline for submitting an application is August 1st

“Anybody who is familiar with Canada should find the possibility of participating in the Fulbright Canada program enticing… Fulbright Canada offers an opportunity to do research in a foreign country that should take less adjusting than many other destinations, but the differences between Canada and the United States facilitates the kind of comparative thinking that so many academics in the States are pursuing these days.”

John Soares (Notre Dame University)

2010-11 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at Carleton University