Visiting Research Fellowships for Canadian and International Scholars, Canada

Center for Studies in Religion and
Society, University of Victoria offers Visiting Research Fellowships
for Canadian and International Scholars in the field of ethics,
health, law, environment, technology, government and public policy, human
conflict, art, literature, the media and currents and debates in philosophy and
the natural sciences. Four to six fellowships are offered annually.
Ordinarily, fellows stay between 3 months to 12 months, but the center will
consider request for research terms of any length. The application
deadline is June 30 (for winter/spring arrival); January 31 (for
summer/fall arrival).
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of ethics, health, law,
environment, technology, government and public policy, human conflict, art,
literature, the media and currents and debates in philosophy and the natural
sciences.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
research degree level at University of Victoria.
Scholarship Provider:  Centre for Studies in Religion and
Society, University of Victoria
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility: Canadian and international scholars; emeritus scholars; new scholars;
scholars on sabbatical leave from their regular academic appointments.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Canadian and International Scholars can apply for these
scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society invites applications from
scholars in Canada or abroad for visiting fellowship appointments of up to 12
months’ duration during the 2013/14 academic year. The purpose of the
fellowship is to provide research space and an environment conducive to writing
and reflection to scholars working on research projects in the area of religion
and society.
Number of award(s): Four to six fellowships are offered annually. Ordinarily, fellows stay
between 3 months to 12 months, but the centre will consider request for
research terms of any length.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are of up to 12 months duration.
What does it cover? This is a non-stipendiary appointment with no cash value. Private
office space centrally located on the scenic University of Victoria campus; a
congenial, retreat-like setting; university privileges; enhanced opportunities
for research networking and exchange; participation in the centre’s wide range
of scholarly and social activities.
Selection criteria: Selection is made by CSRS Program Committee based on the academic
merit of the proposal, the views of the referees and the recent scholarly
activity of the candidate.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply via e-mail or post. Applications should
include 1 copy each of the following: (a) a descriptive title; (b) a detailed
statement of the research proposal in a form that makes the applicant’s
intentions fully understandable to experts in his or her own discipline
(maximum 5 pages); (c) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and d) the names and
full addresses of two scholars who might evaluate the proposed project. The centre
may also choose to solicit the opinions of other referees.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 30 (for winter/spring
arrival); January 31 (for summer/fall arrival).
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