2009-2010 Grant Guidelines

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Seymour Martin Lipset
Continental Divide: The Values and Institutions of the United States and Canada

Individual Grants

• Research Grant Program
• Doctoral Student Research Award
• Faculty Enrichment Program

Institutional Grants

• Program Enhancement Grant
• Conference Grant Program
• North American Research Linkages Grant
• Outreach Grant
• Library Support Program

Other Grant Opportunities for Canadian Studies

Canadian Consulates with Designated Territories

Recent Canadian Studies Grant Recipients

March 2009

Dear Colleague:

The 2009-10 competition for the Canadian Studies Grant Program in support of study and research on Canada is now open. The grant program aims to enhance and sustain the study of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations; to encourage research, exchanges, teaching, and dialogue; facilitate student mobility; and foster collaboration between researchers in the U.S. and Canada. Each of the grants programs described in this booklet is designed to support this objective by promoting research, teaching, conferences and program activity in the social sciences.

We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada-U.S. relations. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include smart and secure borders; North American economic competitiveness; regulatory cooperation; Canada-U.S. trade and investment partnership; energy security and sustainability; environmental sustainability; emergency planning and management; Canada-U.S. security and defense cooperation; Canada in Afghanistan; global health policy; and changing demographics in North America.

Grant applications are peer-reviewed by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection jury convened by the Research and Academic Relations Office of the Canadian Embassy. Key review criteria are the project’s academic merit and originality; its relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations; the applicant’s scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. Please read the notes concerning eligibility, terms, and requirements carefully when completing your application.

We encourage you to discuss your interest in the grant program with a Canadian academic relations officer in your area. A list of names and contact information is included at the back of the booklet. Academic Relations Officers can provide guidance and advice regarding the application process.

We would appreciate your assistance in promoting awareness of this grant program among colleagues and students, in newsletters, or on web sites.

Your interest is most welcome; we wish you the very best in the competition.

Sincerely,

Daniel Abele
Head, Research and Academic Relations
Canadian Embassy
Washington, DC

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