Concordia University Graduate Fellowships 2025–26

If you’re a graduate student at Concordia University working on a social justice-focused thesis and eager to gain recognition and financial support, the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University is now inviting applications for its 2025–2026 Graduate Fellowships. Four bursaries of $5,000 CAD each are available. As a Fellow, you’ll receive the title “Graduate Student Fellow,” be featured on the Centre’s website, and gain access to dedicated co-working spaces. Apply by midnight on September 15, 2024 via email to the Social Justice Centre.

🎓Fellowship Summary

• Location: Concordia University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada (Social Justice Centre)

• Host Institution: Social Justice Centre, Faculty of Arts and Science, Concordia University

• Level: Graduate degree students (MA or PhD) at Concordia University

• Target Group: Graduate students in the writing stage of their thesis, focused on topics related to social justice

• Value: Four bursaries worth $5,000 CAD each; benefits include recognition and workspace access

• Duration: For one academic year—2025–2026

• Application Deadline: September 15, 2024, by midnight

• Start Date: Academic year 2025–2026

• Eligible To: Students currently enrolled in Concordia University’s graduate programs (MA or PhD), with priority given to those in thesis-writing stage

📚 Fellowship Overview

This fellowship, hosted by Concordia’s Social Justice Centre, supports graduate students whose research addresses critical social justice issues. Fellows will:

• Receive a $5,000 bursary and the title “Graduate Student Fellow”.

• Be featured on the Centre’s website and recognized for their scholarly work.

• Access shared co-working spaces in the Hall Building and the SHIFT Co-Working Space for Social Transformation.

The program fosters an intellectually vibrant and collaborative environment, encouraging a convergence of diverse disciplines toward advancing equity, solidarity, democracy, and freedom.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Support: A $5,000 CAD bursary to support living and academic expenses.

• Recognition: Title “Graduate Student Fellow” and profile feature on the Centre's website.

• Workspace Access: Dedicated co-working area in the Hall Building and access to the SHIFT co-working space.

• Academic Community: Opportunities to engage with the Social Justice Centre's events, researchers, and fellows.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be currently enrolled in a graduate degree (MA or PhD) at Concordia University.

2. Work on a research project directly connected to social justice. Priority is given to those in the thesis-writing stage.

📝 Application Procedure

To apply:

• Send an email to sjc@concordia.ca by September 15, 2024 (midnight).

Include the following in the email:

1. Applicant’s name, degree program, and department.

2. Thesis supervisor’s name and department.

3. Project title and research topics.

4. A single PDF containing:

   • Updated academic CV.

   • Current transcript (unofficial copy is accepted).

   • Brief project description (maximum 2 pages) stating research question, connection to social justice, and project timeline.

🔍 Expectations - Fellow Responsibilities

Fellows are expected to:

• Work actively on their research project.

• Deliver a talk presenting their work to members of the Social Justice Centre.

• Attend events organized by the Centre.

📨 Contact Information

For questions or further information, contact Christiane Bailey at sjc@concordia.ca.

🔗 Official Link

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