Deadline: 9 December 2016
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Doctoral Scholarships in the humanities and social sciences.
Each year, the Foundation awards up to fifteen scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related to one of its four founding themes.
Trudeau scholars are outstanding students who are interested in growing in a multidisciplinary learning environment and in addressing important questions for Canada and the world.
Themes
Humanities and social sciences, and specifically one or more of the following areas:
- Human Rights and Dignity
- Responsible Citizenship
- Canada in the World
- People and their Natural Environment
Benefits
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide:
- $40,000 per year for three years;
- $20,000 per year for three years, as research and travel allowance;
- Opportunity for a fourth year: writing or dissemination scholarship;
- Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting the second year of the scholarship;
- Development of leadership potential;
- Support from an outstanding community of scholars, fellows and mentors, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of the humanities and social sciences;
- Involvement in lively exchange with other researchers or scholars and a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue;
- Collaboration with Trudeau mentors, fellows and scholars on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their own field of expertise;
- Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation.
Other highlights:
- A total of 208 applications were considered in the 2016 competition.
- Universities submit up to eight of their top files received.
- Screening and interviews were conducted by external review committees.
- A total of 15 scholarships were awarded in 2016.
- The Foundation has selected and supported 202 scholars since its inception.
- Since 2003, the Foundation has received 2,426 nominations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time first or second year students enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) in a doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences; and
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in a doctoral program in Canada, or Canadian citizens enrolled full-time in a doctoral program outside of Canada.
- Up to one scholar in four per given year may be a foreign national enrolled full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.
- This applies in particular to students from emerging nations.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships.