International Funding and Opportunities
There are many funding, research, volunteer and work opportunities abroad. The list below is not exhaustive but is a sample of what is available. We do not promote or monitor organizations under these categories, unless indicated otherwise.
Funding Highlights
University International Grants Committee
Through funding provided by the Vice-Provost (International), the University International Grants Committee (UIGC) promotes the overall internationalization goals of the University through the distribution of project grants to be used for international purposes.
Awards are open to all regular full time faculty and staff who hold University appointments.
Full time graduate and undergraduate may also apply for project grants, but must obtain the signature of their Dean or Department Head, or if the project is of a non academic nature must have the project sponsored by the Students' Union or Graduate Students' Academic or an administrative unit at the University of Calgary.
Deadline: January 27, 2012
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International Opportunites, Funding and Research Announcements
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Recent Announcement for International Opportunities, Funding and Research (Posted January 11, 2012)
1. Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program
2. Foreign Government Awards - France
3. EDC International Business Scholarship
4. DAAD Programs: RISE and RISE professional internships (Germany)
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program
The Canadian Bureau for International Education, the program administrator for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) International Scholarships program is pleased to announce that additional funding is available for the current Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) 2011-2012.
The additional funding is to support scholarships for Master’s and PhD students from India who can begin their studies/research in Canada by March 15, 2012. The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program provides scholarships for study or research at the graduate level.Scholarships are valued at $7,500 CAD for 4 months and $10,000 CAD for 5-6 months. For more information, visit: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/ccsp-pcbc.aspx?lang=eng&view=d.
Institutions that are interested in pursuing this opportunity are asked to provide the following initial information in table format, by email, by Monday January 16, 2012
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* Please note that potential candidates must arrive in Canada by March 15, 2012.
The purpose of this announcement is to assess the level of interest and does not guarantee funding. Further information on the application processes will be forwarded after January 16th to those selected to the next stage in the process.
Please send this information by email to Naomi Tschirhart at mntschirhart@cbie.ca. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 613-237-4820 ext. 229.
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Foreign Government Awards—France
The Government of France, through the Office for Science and Technology at the Embassy of France in Canada offers scholarships to increase the mobility of Canadian students and post-doctoral researchers to France. The Office for Science and Technology at the Embassy of France in Canada offers scholarships for study in France at the master's level, doctoral or post-doctoral level. The competition is open to all disciplines (natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and the arts). The scholarships are intended exclusively for applicants from Canada residing outside of the province of Québec.
The award includes:
·monthly allowance of approximately 1060€ *;
·France round-trip, economy-class airfare (in the case of renewal of the scholarship, only the first trip is supported);
·insurance;
·fees for the academic program; and
·with registration, visa matters and finding accommodation.
Scholarships are awarded for:
·to four months maximum at the master's level (research or further education);
·to eight months maximum at the doctoral and post-doctoral level; or
·to eight months for a PhD under joint supervision (cotutelle). The length of stay may be eight consecutive months with one paid roundtrip airfare or two stays of four months. In this case only the first round trip is supported.
Application deadline: March 15, 2012
Competency in French is not a requirement at the time of application.
For more information please visit: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/fga_france-bge_france.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
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Export Development Canada (EDC) International Business Scholarship
EDC’s International Business Scholarships – 30 awards valued at $4,000
2nd, 3rd or 4th year (non-graduating) bachelor degree students of international business or business combined with sustainability/environmental studies. Must be continuing bachelor degree studies in the 2012-2013 academic year to be eligible. Full criteria are available at www.edc.ca/scholarships.
Complete the online application available at www.edc.ca/scholarships. Supporting documents can be submitted online or by mail.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2012
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DAAD Programs: RISE and RISE Professional (Germany)
RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) and RISE professional have established outstanding opportunities to combine serious research with a rewarding study-abroad experience. The programs are targeted to students from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences (geology) and related disciplines.
RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands-on lab work and a built-in social network with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. To learn more about RISE, please visit: http://www.daad.de/rise/en or email: rise@daad.de.
RISE professional is designed for recent graduates, Master's and PhD students, and alumni of the RISE program who are matched with a well-known German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering and develop practical skills. Internships can last from one-and-a-half to six months. Similar to RISE, this program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. To learn more about RISE professional, please visit:
http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en or email: mrise-pro@daad.de.
The application deadline is January 31, 2012
Recent Announcement for International Opportunities, Funding and Research (Posted September 20, 2011)
Shastri—Indo-Canadian Institution NEWS September 2011 Edition
Shastri is now welcoming submissions for the Shastri NEWS September 2011 Edition. If you have news items you would like featured, or if there is a story you would like Shastri to investigate from your institution, please contact Shastri by September 23rd. Submissions include upcoming events, recent publications, new staff/faculty announcements, research highlights, new programming and any other announcements or news that you deem relevant to our community. Please note that all submissions are subject to editing. For more information on submitting news please click here:
http://www.sici.org/newsletter/shastri-news-guiding-principles/
Submissions may also be made on an ongoing basis. We will be happy to include them in the subsequent newsletters. More time sensitive announcements and news will also be featured immediately on our website.
Shastri is looking forward to continuing the showcasing of the extraordinary work that is being done by our members and affiliates, as well as the accomplishments of our fellows and alumni. Shastri strives to provide relevant news and opportunities to members of the Shastri community.
The September Newsletter will go out on September 30th. The subsequent newsletters will go out on the following dates: December 19th, 2011, March 31st, 2012, June 30th, 2012.
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Recent Announcement for International Opportunities, Funding and Research (Posted May 13, 2011)
Canadian Membership Development Fund-Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce a new grant initiative, the Membership Development Fund (MDF) for its Canadian member institutions. The objective of this modest funding is to assist Shastri Canadian member institutions with the organization of events to support the promotion and expansion of India Studies and related activities in their institutions.
Value: Each member institution will receive up to $500 CAD.
A total of $10,000 CAD is available for 2011-12, which will be available in 4 quarters.
Eligibility:
The member representatives of Canadian member institutions are eligible to apply for this grant on behalf of their respective institutions. For a current list of member institutions and members please click here.
Please provide the following supporting documentation with the application for the MDF grant: a brief description and schedule of the planned activities, expected outcomes of the event, a budget
Application Deadline: This grant will be available up to March 31, 2012. Application will be accepted each quarter as per the below deadlines. Up to $2500 CAD will be disbursed each quarter.
Application Deadline Events to take place Total Grant
May 15th: May-June $ 2500
June 30th: July - September $ 2500
September 30th: October-December $ 2500
December 30th: January-March $ 2500
Please visit link for more information: http://www.sici.org/programmes/details/canadian-membership-development-fund-2011-2012/
Recent Announcement for International Opportunities, Funding and Research (Posted February 25, 2011)
Online registration system for Canadian professors on sabbatical leave
Please forward this information and encourage your professors on sabbatical leave wishing to go abroad to fill out the online registration system for Canadian professors on sabbatical leave (CPSL) (www.amb-canada.fr/university/sabbatical). In addition to the objective of promoting Canadian academic excellence abroad, both nationally and regionally, one of the goals of this password-protected Extranet is to encourage inter-institutional linkages between Canadian and foreign postsecondary institutions. This system is available to Centres for Canadian Studies abroad wishing to invite Canadian scholars to give conferences at their respective universities.
In order to access the online registration system for Canadian professors on sabbatical leave (CPSL), click on the following link to register and choose your password: http://www.amb-canada.fr/university/sabbatical