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FELLOWSHIP

Outstanding Academics and Communicators

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The Fellowship is a central tool in the Foundation’s 2025–2028 mission to support academic excellence, societal engagement, and increased intellectual influence. The award is a public recognition of the Fellows‘ outstanding academic achievements and a promise of future transformative contributions.

The nomination process for the 2026 Fellowship Program is now closed as of November 17, 2025.

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The Foundation nominates up to four (4) Fellows per year, chosen among Full professors (or near the rank of Full Professor) at Canadian universities, for an active term of three (3) years. Candidates must be nominated by their home universities. Direct applications will not be accepted. 

The total value of the Fellowship is $300,000 per Fellow: 

  • $70,000 as prize; 
  • $50,000 as research grant; 
  • Up to $100,000 as possible additional research grant; 
  • Up to one (1) year of teaching buy-out, with $80,000 in compensation paid to the university. 
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Who are the Fellows?

Fellows of the Foundation: 

  • are senior academics in Canada who are leaders in their field. They are academics holding a full-time tenured appointment in a Canadian university at or near the rank of Full Professor with a national or international reputation; 
  • tackle important current issues in social sciences and humanities intersecting with one or more of the four themes of the Foundation; 
  • propose a research project that is innovative and socially significant, pushing research and thinking in new directions; 
  • have demonstrated a commitment to supporting graduate students; 
  • have a proven record of academic excellence, as established by their prior success in obtaining research grants; 
  • are effective communicators willing to engage with a range of actors in society. 

Testimonials

“Upon arriving at the Foundation, I was immediately struck by the strong sense of community that unites Scholars, Fellows, and Mentors. The unique opportunity to learn across disciplines and sectors is truly inspiring, as evidenced by the rich exchanges that take place during master classes, conferences, and gatherings. I have discovered that the driving force behind our community members is a sense of optimism, an inclusive attitude, and the courage to lead.”

Stéfanie von Hlatky
2024 Fellow

“The highlight of my experience at the Foundation so far has undoubtedly been learning from the incredible knowledge of the Scholars. Their fresh perspectives on research, public engagement, and dedication to intellectual life have been deeply inspiring.”

Dr. Sean Mills
2024 Fellow

“I believe that leadership skills are crucial for having the courage to address difficult issues. In today’s world, there is a lot of polarization and echo chambers. We tend to talk to people we agree with, but we are losing the ability to engage with those we disagree with. To solve global problems, we need to be inclusive, and to learn inclusivity, we need courage. We need collaboration skills. We need listening skills.”

Marie-Joëlle Zahar
2023 Fellow
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