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[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CI] Canada-US Fulbright
Program For broad distribution to
Graduate Students, Post-doctoral researchers, Faculty Members and other
Professionals (both junior and senior) Target audiences: · Canadian and American graduate
students or prospective graduate students who wish to conduct research or
enroll in a graduate studies program in the US or Canada, respectively,
especially on projects in the areas of Canada-U.S. relations; law; international
trade; North American economic integration; urban and regional planning;
communications; culture; ecology and the environment; indigenous issues; border
issues; Canadian studies; American studies; and comparative public policy · Canadian and American
Professors and other professionals who wish to conduct research or teach in the
United States or Canada, respectively CANADA-U.S. FULBRIGHT PROGRAM
GRANTS FOR RESEARCH, TEACHING OR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UNITED
STATES The competition for Canada-U.S.
Fulbright Awards is now open for Canadian students, scholars and
professionals wishing to study, conduct research and/or teach at an academic
institution in the United States. Applications from Canadian candidates must be
post-marked no later than November 15, 2003 for consideration for the academic
year beginning September 2004. American students must submit completed
application forms to the Institute for International Education's New York office by
October 21 (www.iie.org) and interested American scholars should contact
the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (www.cies.org). Canada-U.S. Fulbright awards
offer scholars in Canada and the United States a unique opportunity to explore
important contemporary issues relevant to Canada and the United States and
the relationship between the two countries. By engaging scholars in Canada and
the United States in exchanges consistent with the highest standards of
academic excellence, the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program seeks to enhance mutual
understanding between the two countries. Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards are
available to Canadian and American faculty members, experienced
professionals and post-doctoral researchers who wish to lecture, conduct
research or undertake a combination of both activities at an American or
Canadian institution, respectively. The award is a fixed sum of US$15,000 for a full
academic year (nine months) or US$7,500 for one semester. Basic health insurance
is also provided. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of- absence, or retirement
pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support. Fulbright Visiting
Chair Awards are intended to encourage collaboration among Canadian and
American scholars and facilitate the development of long-term institutional linkages between
the two countries. Provisions for Fulbright Visiting Chair awards are particular
to each institution, though normally carry a value of US$25,000.
Basic health insurance is also provided. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or
retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support. Visiting chairs have been
established at the following institutions: University of Alberta;
University of Calgary; Carleton University; Duke University, Michigan State University,
Université de Montréal; University of New Brunswick Portland State
University, Simon Fraser University; York University, the Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars, and the Pacific Northwest Canadian Studies Consortium. Fulbright New Century Scholars
pursue individual and collaborative research on a topic of global
significance along with thirty outstanding scholars and professionals selected each year
from around the world. In 2004, the research theme will be
"Toward Equality: The Global Empowerment of Women." Please consult www.cies.org/ncs for
more detailed information. Fulbright Senior Specialist
Awards are intended to facilitate collaboration between Canadian academic
institutions and U.S. faculty and professionals on curriculum and faculty
development, institutional planning and a variety of other activities. Short-term
grants are available to American Senior Specialists for participation in
such initiatives and requests from Canadian institutions for Fulbright
Senior Specialist will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Traditional Fulbright Student
Awards are intended for Canadian and American graduate students, prospective
graduate students, graduating seniors and junior professionals who wish to
study or conduct research at an American or Canadian institution,
respectively. The award is a fixed sum US$15,000 for one nine- month academic year beginning in
September. While the competition is "field open," candidates in the
following areas of study are especially encouraged to apply: Canada-U.S. relations; Canadian
studies; American studies; law; international trade; North American economic
integration; urban and regional planning; communications; culture; ecology and the environment; indigenous issues;
border issues; and comparative public policy, including areas of
health, science and technology that bear on the Program's mandate. Fulbright-OAS Ecology Initiative
Grants are available to Canadian scholars who wish to pursue graduate
degrees in the fields of natural science, social science or public policy
in the United States. Given the regional orientation of the
program, candidates should demonstrate an interest in transnational
cooperation and regional ecology and environmental issues. Benefits include a monthly
stipend ranging from US$995 to US$1475, commensurate with living costs, in
addition to a monthly book allowance of US$75. Several supplemental
allowances are also available and basic
health insurance is provided. The
Fulbright-OAS Ecology Program provides funding up to a maximum of 24 months.
Please note that applications for the Fulbright-OAS Ecology Initiative
will be accepted until May 31, 2004 for awards to be taken up in September 2005. For further information on
opportunities available through the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program, please visit
www.fulbright.ca or contact Amelia Brown at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Amy J.
Harvey at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Amy J. Harvey Program Officer The Canada-U.S. Fulbright
Program 350 Albert St., Suite 2015 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 Tel: 613-688-5517, Fax:
613-237-2029 www.fulbright.ca |
