Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program

The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding American and Canadian students and scholars to study, lecture and/or conduct research in the other country.

Canadian Scholars

Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs (US$25,000 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2021
Competition Closes November 15, 2021
How to Apply

Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2021
Competition Closes November 15, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship (Stipend for 5 to 12 months)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens June 25, 2021
Competition Closes October 15, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright Arctic Initiative US$40,000 for an 18-month period for a regional applied network of interdisciplinary collaborative research focused on the Arctic.
The Fulbright Arctic Initiative will identify both established experts and early career specialists from the eight Arctic Council countries to carry out collaborative research in the following themes:
Arctic Security and Cooperation, Arctic Infrastructure in a Changing Environment, Community Dimensions of Health.
Competition Opens February 3, 2020
Competition Closes September 15, 2020
How to Apply

Canadian Graduate Students

Traditional Fulbright Student Awards (US$20,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2021
Competition Closes November 15, 2021
How to Apply

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
(US$400 to $600 per month plus tuition and room and board)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens May 15, 2021
Competition Closes November 15, 2021

Canadian Undergraduate Students

Killam Fellowship (US$5,000 per semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens September 15, 2021
Competition Closes January 31, 2022 (or by the deadline indicated by the applicant’s institution)
How to Apply

American Scholars

Postdoctoral Research Awards (US$30,000 for 9 months)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens February 15, 2021
Competition Closes September 15, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright Distinguished Chairs (US$50,000 for academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens February 15, 2021
Competition Closes September 15, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs (US$25,000 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens February 15, 2021
Competition Closes September 15, 2021
How to Apply

Traditional (All Disciplines) Fulbright Scholar Awards (US$12,500 per academic semester)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens February 15, 2021
Competition Closes September 15, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright Arctic Initiative US$40,000, for an 18-month period for a regional applied network of interdisciplinary collaborative research focused on the Arctic.
The Fulbright Arctic Initiative will identify both established experts and early career specialists from the eight Arctic Council countries to carry out collaborative research in the following themes:
Arctic Security and Cooperation, Arctic Infrastructure in a Changing Environment, Community Dimensions of Health.
Competition Opens February 3, 2020
Competition Closes September 15, 2020
How to Apply

Fulbright Specialists Program (Short term, 2-6 weeks)
Awards are offered on a continuing basis.
How to apply

American Graduate Students

Traditional Awards for American Students (US$20,000 per academic year)
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2021
Campus Deadlines August 1, 2021 – October 1, 2021 (for candidates applying through U.S. institutions)
National Application Deadline October 12, 2021
How to Apply

Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship 
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens March 31, 2021
Campus Deadlines August 1, 2021 – October 1, 2021 (for candidates applying through U.S. institutions)
National Application Deadline October 12, 2021
How to Apply

American Undergraduate Students

Killam Fellowship (US$5,000 per semester).
For awards to be taken up in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Competition Opens September 15, 2021
Competition Closes January 31, 2022 (or by the deadline indicated by the applicant’s institution)
How to Apply

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