University of Ottawa Gordon Canada F. Henderson Postdoctoral Scholarships Scholarship 2023

Scholarship Description:

The Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Scholarship is offered by University of Ottawa, department of Human Rights. The scholarship is only available for a researcher with a innovative research project which falls within the mandate of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC).

Degree Level:

University of Ottawa Gordon Canada F. Henderson Postdoctoral Scholarships Scholarship 2023 is available to undertake Post Doctorate level programs at University of Ottawa.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Human Rights

Scholarship Benefits:

The scholarship totaling CAD$42,000 will be paid according to terms to be agreed between the Postdoctoral fellow and the HRREC. For information on the policies and administrative rules applicable to Postdoctoral fellows at the University of Ottawa, please visit the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

The Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship award does not cover travel costs of the recipient (to Ottawa or return to the Fellow’s place of origin).

Eligible Nationalities:

All Nationalities

The candidate should send the following documents (in English or French) to Viviana Fernandez ([email protected]), Assistant Director of the HRREC:

• A brief cover letter;
• An up-to-date C.V.;
• A five-page summary of his or her doctoral thesis;
• The written comments of the thesis examination committee;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• A five-page research proposal describing the Postdoctoral project, its objectives and its outputs.

Eligibility Criteria:

The candidate:

• Will have obtained a doctoral degree no more than five years prior to December 31st, 2022 and will have presented his/her thesis by April 30, 2022. Candidates who have obtained their doctorate from the University of Ottawa or through a joint degree programme with the University of Ottawa are not eligible for this competition;
• Agrees to work at the HRREC for the full period of the scholarship;
• Agrees to contribute to the development and scholarly activities of the HRREC by engaging in an original research programme which is distinct from the research he or she has previously undertaken.

The scholarship competition is open to both Canadian citizens and non-citizens. Foreign Candidates must demonstrate that they are likely to obtain permission to reside in Canada for the period of one year.

Application Procedure:

The candidate should send the following documents (in English or French) to Viviana Fernandez ([email protected]), Assistant Director of the HRREC:

• A brief cover letter;
• An up-to-date C.V.;
• A five-page summary of his or her doctoral thesis;
• The written comments of the thesis examination committee;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• A five-page research proposal describing the Postdoctoral project, its objectives and its outputs.