The
new RIC Research Fellowships is now available on offer at Ryerson Image Centre
in Canada. A total of four fellowships are available to both Canadian and
International students.
new RIC Research Fellowships is now available on offer at Ryerson Image Centre
in Canada. A total of four fellowships are available to both Canadian and
International students.
The
Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) exists for the research, teaching and exhibition of
photography and related media. We are an active partner within the academic
fabric of Ryerson University, the cultural network of greater Toronto, and the
national and international artistic community.
Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) exists for the research, teaching and exhibition of
photography and related media. We are an active partner within the academic
fabric of Ryerson University, the cultural network of greater Toronto, and the
national and international artistic community.
Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: November 15, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships are available to
pursue Postdoctoral research programs. - Study
Subject: In 2019, the Ryerson Image Centre
will once again offer four fellowships for research related to
photography. - Scholarship Award:
- The
Nadir Mohamed Postdoctoral Fellowship: $10,000 CAD
First instalment ($3,000 CAD) to
be paid upon signing of a Letter of Agreement detailing terms and
conditions. Second instalment ($4,000 CAD) to be paid upon commencement of
research at the Ryerson Image Centre. Final instalment ($3,000 CAD) to be
paid after submission of the two-page fellowship report (see above for
details). - The
RIC Research Fellowship: $5,000 CAD
First instalment ($3,000 CAD) to be paid upon signing of a Letter of
Agreement detailing terms and conditions. Second instalment ($2,000 CAD)
to be paid after submission of the two-page fellowship report (see above
for details). - The
Howard Tanenbaum Fellowship: $2,000 CAD
First instalment ($1,000 CAD) to be paid upon signing of a Letter of Agreement
detailing terms and conditions. Second instalment ($1,000 CAD) to be paid
after submission of the two-page fellowship report (see above for
details). - The
Elaine Ling Fellowship: $2,000 CAD
First instalment ($1,000 CAD) to be paid upon signing of a Letter of
Agreement detailing terms and conditions. Second instalment ($1,000 CAD)
to be paid after submission of the two-page fellowship report (see above
for details). - Successful
applicants are responsible for complying with tax regulations under Canadian
Federal law, Canadian Provincial law, and the laws within the applicant’s
country of legal residence.
- Nationality:
Fellowships are available to both
Canadian and international applicants. - Number
of Scholarships: In 2019, the
Ryerson Image Centre will once again offer four fellowships for research
related to photography. - Scholarship can
be taken in Canada
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible
Countries: Fellowships are available to both
Canadian and international applicants
Countries: Fellowships are available to both
Canadian and international applicants
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants
for The Nadir Mohamed Postdoctoral Fellowship must hold a PhD - Applicants
for The RIC Research Fellowship must hold a PhD or currently be PhD
students - Applicants
for The Howard Tanenbaum Fellowship must hold an MA or currently be MA
students - Applicants
for The Elaine Ling Fellowship must hold an MA or currently be MA students - Fellowships
are available to both Canadian and international applicants
Research
fellowships must take place in Toronto, Canada at the Ryerson Image Centre
between January 7 to December 20, 2019. Dates of residency will be
established in dialogue with the RIC. Fellows are expected to pay the cost of
travel and accommodation in Toronto. The stipend awarded with the fellowship is
intended to offset these costs. Fellows without Canadian citizenship are
responsible for obtaining travel visas required by law according to their
nationality. Fellows will be provided with a desk in a shared office on the
Ryerson University campus (equipped with wireless internet access) and will be
offered access to the RIC’s Peter Higdon Research Centre and collection
materials, and (if applicable) Ryerson University Archive and Library Special
Collections.
fellowships must take place in Toronto, Canada at the Ryerson Image Centre
between January 7 to December 20, 2019. Dates of residency will be
established in dialogue with the RIC. Fellows are expected to pay the cost of
travel and accommodation in Toronto. The stipend awarded with the fellowship is
intended to offset these costs. Fellows without Canadian citizenship are
responsible for obtaining travel visas required by law according to their
nationality. Fellows will be provided with a desk in a shared office on the
Ryerson University campus (equipped with wireless internet access) and will be
offered access to the RIC’s Peter Higdon Research Centre and collection
materials, and (if applicable) Ryerson University Archive and Library Special
Collections.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure
How
to Apply: Applications must be sent to Thierry
Gervais via email at rverbin-at-ryerson.ca no later
than November 15, 2018 by 5:00 pm EST.
to Apply: Applications must be sent to Thierry
Gervais via email at rverbin-at-ryerson.ca no later
than November 15, 2018 by 5:00 pm EST.
The
application must include the following:
application must include the following:
1/
A project proposal (approx. 1,000 words), which outlines the subject,
originality of the research, its foundation in Ryerson collections, and the
applicant’s scholarly abilities to address the subject. The first line of the
proposal must indicate which fellowship(s) the applicant is seeking.
A project proposal (approx. 1,000 words), which outlines the subject,
originality of the research, its foundation in Ryerson collections, and the
applicant’s scholarly abilities to address the subject. The first line of the
proposal must indicate which fellowship(s) the applicant is seeking.
2/
Curriculum Vitae.
Curriculum Vitae.
3/
One sample of written work (20 pages maximum).
One sample of written work (20 pages maximum).
These
first three components must be gathered in one PDF document.
first three components must be gathered in one PDF document.
4/
One letter of recommendation from someone in a position to characterize the
applicant’s scholarly abilities. (The letter should be emailed directly
to rverbin-at-ryerson.ca by the referee before the application
deadline. Please include: Reference for RIC 2019 Fellowship Applicant (full
name of applicant) in the email subject line.)
One letter of recommendation from someone in a position to characterize the
applicant’s scholarly abilities. (The letter should be emailed directly
to rverbin-at-ryerson.ca by the referee before the application
deadline. Please include: Reference for RIC 2019 Fellowship Applicant (full
name of applicant) in the email subject line.)


