Opportunities in Canada for displaced students and researchers outside Canada
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This database refers users to scholarship and research funding opportunities for displaced students and researchers who would like to come to Canada. ​
A separate database for displaced scholars and researchers who are already in Canada is available here: https://www.unborderedknowledge.com/scholarships
For opportunities available to refugees and other displaced people in other countries, please refer to the UNHCR database: https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/search
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If you would like to suggest additions or corrections to the database, please contact unbordered-SSF@uottawa.ca
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Brock University Sanctuary Award
Brock University
Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship
Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at University of Alberta
International Emergency Bursary
Ontario Tech University
Brock University Sanctuary Award
Student
International students admitted to full time undergraduate studies who are experiencing hardship due to global conflict, natural disaster, or familial crisis. The award is intended for students who are not currently recognized as Protected Persons.
$4,000 CAD to 10 international students
Region identified by UN Crises Relief within the calendar year of student's application.
Brock University
English
Financial award
This award supports students experiencing hardship due to global conflict, natural disaster, or familial crisis. The award is intended for students who are not currently recognized as Protected Persons. This award is not intended to be a long-term funding strategy for students, but instead offer some relief to those who are academically qualified and are expecting to be financially capable for funding their own education, but a current unexpected crisis has caused some disruption in their lives and academic journey.
Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship
Researcher
Scholars who are citizens of Ukraine and affiliated with universities or research institutions in Ukraine
The stipend is $3,000 CAD monthly
Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at University of Alberta
English
Financial award
The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) invites applications from scholars who are citizens of Ukraine and affiliated with universities or research institutions in Ukraine to carry out scholarly work as Kolasky Visiting Research Fellows at the institute.
International Emergency Bursary
Student
International students transferring to Canada due to war or environmental catastrophe
10 bursaries valued at $20,000 CAD each
All countries
Ontario Tech University
English
Financial award
There are 10 International Emergency bursaries valued at $20,000 CAD each and are available to international students entering a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. Each bursary is renewable annually for a maximum of four years, provided you are in good academic standing.