The Understanding Canada program is a new initiative of the Government of Canada designed to support academic activities that develop greater understanding of Canada in the world, especially in areas of importance of Canada. It is intended for foreign academics who want to study about or conduct research on Canada. Some components of the program are also available to promote teaching and publications about Canada in various disciplines.
Program Objectives
- to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of Canada, its values and culture among scholars other influential groups abroad.
- to support government priorities, building n synergies with other activities such as education marketing, youth mobility and scholarships.
- to support activities such as teaching, conferences, seminars, workshops and research in areas of policy relevance to Canada, while continuing to respect academic freedom.
Priority areas
- Peace and Security (with a particular interest in Afghanistan)
- North America Partnership (including key Canada-US bilateral issues)
- Economic Development and Competitiveness
- Democracy, Rule of Law, Human Rights
- Managing Diversity
- Environment/Energy
| Canada Conference Grant - up to $20,000 |
Deadline: June 1 & December 1 |
| Students' Exchange Program - up to $10,000 |
www.scholarships.gc.ca |
| Funding Guide |
www.fgic-gfci.scitech.gc.ca |
| The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada |
www.asiapacific.ca |
| The National Research Council |
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca |
| The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
www.nserc.gc.ca |
| The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council |
www.scholarships.gc.ca |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
www.cihr-irsc.rca |
| Canadian Studies Book Program For other awards administered by SICI see |
www.sici.org |
International Council for Canadian Studies
| International Research Linkages - up to $10,000 |
Deadline: November 24 |
| Canada Asia Pacific Awards - $5000 to $10,000 |
Deadline: November 24 |
Other Useful Sources of Funding
| Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program - $50,000 per annum for three years |
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| Canada Excellence Research Chairs - $10 million for seven years |
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| Student Mobility Support Program - up to $10,000 |
Deadline: February 1 |
| Book Display Program - up to $1000 |
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Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (www.sici.org)
| Faculty Enrichment Program |
Deadline: October 1 |
| Faculty Research Program |
Deadline: October 1 |
| Doctoral Student Research Award |
Deadline: October 1 |
| Program Development Grant |
Deadline: December 10 |
