Fulbright Canada Research Award

The Fulbright Canada Research Award offers a unique opportunity for American students and independent researchers to explore a wide range of scholarly issues, including important contemporary issues that are relevant to Canada, the United States, and to the relationship between our two countries. The competition is officially open to all fields, though Fulbright Canada is especially keen to support students in areas such as Arctic studies, artificial intelligence, economics and business, Canadian-American relations, energy security and environmental studies, entrepreneurship, Indigenous studies, law and political science, public health, public safety, pure and applied sciences, and shared priorities of the two governments. The award provides a fixed sum of US$25,000 for one eight-month academic year (typically September to April) to help offset fees, cost of living, and related expenses. The program includes an in-country orientation in Ottawa, where new cohorts of U.S. Fulbright students and scholars come together for professional and personal development. Grants may be held at any university, research center, think tank, or government agency in Canada. All applicants are required to demonstrate the relevance of their projects to Fulbright Canada's mandate, which is to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries. The program emphasizes engaging with Canadian communities and experiencing Canada's vibrant multicultural cities, natural landscapes, and distinct cultural and political realities. Special opportunities include the Student Entrepreneurship Award, the Honouring Nations Student Award for Indigenous issues research, and the John R. Oishei Award for Buffalo area students.