The Government of Canada’s Open Insights Hub of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Cadieux-Léger Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship offers doctoral students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a policy research environment, addressing the diverse challenges facing Canadian foreign policy.

To be eligible for the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship, applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program as full-time students in a recognized post-secondary institution, specializing in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, or a related field. They must have successfully attained candidacy status, including completion of all coursework and examination requirements, and have an approved dissertation proposal.

The Government of Canada is the federal administration responsible for national policies and affairs. It operates through various departments and agencies, including Global Affairs Canada, which manages diplomatic and consular relations, promotes international trade, and provides development assistance. The Open Insights Hub of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is a research and analysis unit focused on examining foreign, economic, and international assistance policy issues. It engages with external experts and knowledge institutions to identify emerging global trends and challenges, fostering collaboration and innovative ideas.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Government of Canada
• Department: Global Affairs Canada – Open Insights Hub
• Course Level: Doctoral
• Award: Up to $48,000
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1-2
• Nationality: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign citizens residing in and eligible to work in Canada
• The award can be taken in: Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Canada and foreign citizens residing in and eligible to work in Canada
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled in a doctoral program as a full-time student in a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, or a related program.
  • Have successfully attained candidacy status at the time of application, including having completed all coursework and examination requirements, in addition to an approved dissertation proposal.
  • Be recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled and maintain this status during the whole fellowship period.
  • Be available for a period of up to twelve months between September 2024 and September 2025.
  • Confirm to the eligibility criteria of the Research Affiliate Program.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain Secret security clearance to finalize the selection procedure.

How to Apply

To apply for the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship, applicants must submit their applications online through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP). The application must include:

• A résumé.
• A cover letter (1,000 words) explaining how the applicant’s knowledge and experience align with Global Affairs Canada’s mandate.
• A complete transcript.
• A 1,000-word research proposal on a significant foreign policy issue linked to the Open Insights Hub’s areas of focus, GAC’s mandate, and its implications for Canada.
• A sample paper or publication.
• Proof of enrollment in a recognized academic institution at the Ph.D. level for the fellowship period.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Benefits

The fellowship provides a bursary of up to $48,000 contingent on the duration of the fellowship. The Fellow will engage in research, writing papers or briefs, and participating in the policy development process, including networking with internal and external experts and contributing to policy working groups and other initiatives.

Deadline

The application deadline for the 2024-2025 Cadieux-Léger Fellowship is June 25, 2024, at 23:59 Pacific Time.

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