Award 25304-CA
Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Awards
- COMPETITION OPENS FEBRUARY 2025
- Awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 Academic Year
- Applications accepted until September 15, 2025
- The next competition, for awards to be taken up in the 2027-2028 Academic Year, will open in February 2026
- Grants begin in September 2026
- Fulbright Canada Program Officer, Recruitment
- Preference for applicants with a Ph.D. conferred within past five years.
- Formal letters of invitation should not be sought; however, applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests.
Postdoctoral research awards support promising new scholars and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers. Preferred candidates are recent PhD graduates, conferred within the past five years, undertaking original research, publishing research findings, developing and expanding personal research networks, and preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia.
Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Indigenous Issues
US$60,000 for 12 months plus CAD$30,000 for travel
May be hosted at any institution in Canada while focusing on indigenous studies.
The research should be applied in nature and meet the highest standards of methodological rigour and communicated in a manner that can inform policies, programs and decision making in relevant social, economic and environmental issues. The focus on policy research would include the development of policy research papers, case studies, and/or a series of evidence informed policy recommendations. Preference for applied research that aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Council calls to action including the principles embodied within UNDRIP with a particular focus on thematic issues that may include: governance/nation building; economic development; social innovation; climate change and the environment; health and wellness, and; traditional knowledge/indigenous ways of knowing.
Specializations: Governance/nation building; economic development; social innovation; climate change and the environment; health and wellness; and traditional knowledge/indigenous ways of knowing.
Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Northern British Columbia
www.unbc.ca/research
Faculty of Environment
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities
Faculty of Business and Economics
US$30,000 for academic year
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, and for its size, is among the most research-intensive universities in Canada. Research at UNBC is focused primarily in four strategic research areas: environment and natural resources; northern, rural and environmental health; First Nations and Indigenous Peoples; and community development.
UNBC’s Mission (Ignite, Inspire, Lead Change), Vision (Leading a Sustainable Future), commitment to Access, our aim to Cultivate Curiosity, Act on Truth and Reconciliation, Empower Northern Communities, and Foster Local Solutions for Global Impact.
The award holder will be expected to participate in scholarly activities in collaboration with researchers in their field. The award holder will be invited to deliver guest lectures. The award holder will receive support from UNBC’s Vice-Provost Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as well as research support through the library, and Information Technology Services, and research administrative support through the Office of Research and Innovation.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as well as research support through the library, and Information Technology Services, and research administrative support through the Office of Research and Innovation.
Specializations: Natural resources and environmental studies; community development; rural, northern and environmental health; First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Black History, University of Windsor
University of Windsor, Department of History
CA$45,000 per year for 2 year residency
The Visiting Fulbright Scholar will spend two years at the terminus of the Underground Railroad, based at the University of Windsor’s History Department, conducting research as well as engaging with the vibrant Black History community organizations in Windsor and neighbouring communities. The University is located on the Detroit River, directly opposite Downtown Detroit, and many collaborations exist for working with academic and community organizations in that city. The History Department seeks to deepen and strengthen our ongoing Black History research projects as well as our strong ties to our local Black History organizations. The position is open to any area of Black History, not just that of Southwestern Ontario/Detroit, but it is expected that the visiting scholar will work to make connections between their own scholarship and that of local Black History. In each of the two years, the visiting scholar will present elements of their research as a Fulbright Public Lecture. Although not guaranteed, there may be teaching opportunities for the visiting scholar. It will be expected that the visiting scholar will assist in the supervision of graduate (and advanced undergraduate) students where appropriate.
Specializations: Black History in North America, and any connection to local history (Southwestern Ontario, Detroit) would be most welcome.