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Canadian Studies Grant Programs 2005-06

"Knowledge of Canada or the United States is the best way to gain insight into the other North American country. Nations can be understood only in comparative perspective. And the more similar the units being compared, the more possible it should be to isolate the factors responsible for differences between them. Looking intensively at Canada and the United States sheds lights on both of them."

Seymour Martin Lipset
Continental Divide: The Values and Institutions of the United States and Canada

Individual Grants

• Research Grant Program
• Graduate Student Fellowship Program
• Faculty Enrichment Program

Institutional Grants

• Program Enhancement Grant
• Conference Grant Program
• Matching Grant Program
• Library Support Program
• International Research Linkages Grant
• Outreach Grant

Other Grant Opportunities for Canadian Studies

Canadian Consulates with Designated Territories

Recent Canadian Studies Grant Recipients

Download the complete Grant Guidelines (PDF, 152K)

March 2005

Dear Colleague:

The 2005-06 competition for the Foreign Affairs Canada Grant Program in support of study and research on Canada is now open. The Grant Program aims to enhance and sustain the study of Canada, to encourage and broaden study and research efforts in the wide range of contemporary and ongoing topics pertaining to Canada and the Canada-U.S. relationship, and to encourage continuing dialogue and understanding of Canada on the part of American scholars and opinion leaders. Each of the grants programs described in this booklet is designed to support this objective by promoting research, teaching, conferences and program activity in the social sciences and humanities.

We welcome submissions from all fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada-U.S. relations as well as promoting in depth knowledge of Canada, its history, values, society, and economic, political, security, and quality of life issues. Comparative studies are welcome.

Grant applications are peer-reviewed by a multidisciplinary pre-selection jury convened and chaired by the Academic Relations Office of the Canadian Embassy. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations.

The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications. Please read the notes concerning eligibility, terms, and requirements carefully when completing your application.

We encourage you to discuss your interest in the Foreign Affairs Canada Grant Program with a Canadian government officer in your area. A list of names and contact information is included at the back of the booklet. Academic Relations Officers can provide guidance and advice regarding the application process.

We would appreciate your assistance in promoting awareness of the Foreign Affairs Canada Grant Program among colleagues, in newsletters, or on web sites.

Your interest is most welcome; we wish you the very best in the competition.

Sincerely,

Daniel Abele
Academic Relations Officer

Research Grant Program

The Research Grant Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to assist individual scholars, or a team of scholars, in writing an article-length manuscript of publishable quality and reporting their findings in a scholarly publication and at scholarly conferences, thus contributing to the development of Canadian Studies in the United States. We welcome efforts to integrate the research findings into the applicant's teaching load.

We welcome submissions from all fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada-U.S. relations as well as Canadian social, economic, political, security, and quality of life issues. Topics particularly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include trade and economics, defense and security, border management, energy, softwood lumber, environment, and agriculture. We also encourage projects that examine many of the issues on which Canada and Canadians have focused attention, namely protecting and strengthening Canada's social foundations; building a 21st century economy; and securing for Canada a role of pride and influence in the world.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S. Over the past three years applicants have had a 41-percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for full-time faculty members at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, as well as scholars at American research institutions. Recent Ph.D. recipients who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States are also eligible to apply. Applicants are ineligible to receive the same grant in two consecutive years or to receive two individual category Canadian Studies grants in the same grant period.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful candidates with funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which an award is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

1. applicants must personally apply for the grant and carry out their own research. Contractual or commissioned research does not qualify for support, and grants are not given for work undertaken as part of the applicant's formal program of studies leading to a degree;
2. grants are provided to help defray direct costs related to a project, including travel primarily within Canada and the U.S. as necessary, and research materials. Allowable budget items include: first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association for the principal investigator and/or research assistant; funding to attend a conference to present research related to the proposed project; and research support. No provision is made for overhead costs to the institution;
3. applicants may request funding up to US$15,000;
4. 70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to each successful applicant upon receipt of a signed Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the Embassy receives an electronic version or two copies of an article-length manuscript of publishable quality, an abstract, and a letter that summarizes activities supported by this grant, describes publication plans, and offers feedback on the grant program. These materials are due by February 15, 2007 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the second payment.
5. the rights to the manuscript will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. The Embassy requests an offprint or a photocopy of the published article. The article should acknowledge that the research was completed with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

1. an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that states the research question, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis (if any), and the proposed methodology. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
2. a concise proposal (four to eight pages) which will:
   1. identify the key issues or the main theoretical problem in the study;
   2. describe and justify the appropriate methodology;
   3. provide a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
   4. indicate what will be learned from this research, why it is worth knowing, and how one will know the conclusions are valid;
   5. identify all members of the research team (if a team project) and specify each member's affiliation and role in the study;
   6. identify, if applicable, the research assistant(s) and how this project will provide a mentoring and learning experience for the assistant;
3. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs (for research or conference presentations) must be itemized by destination and include dates; research materials, research support, publication and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing should be documented;
4. a curriculum vitae (not to exceed 5 pages);
5. the names and contact information of two scholars from whom the applicants will solicit recommendations. Only one of these two recommendations may be from the applicant's own institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent to the Embassy, preferably electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org, no later than September 30, 2005.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than September 30, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

1. the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
2. the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
3. the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
4. all applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Graduate Student Fellowship Program

The Graduate Student Fellowship Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to give doctoral students an opportunity to conduct part of their research in Canada. We welcome efforts to integrate the research findings into the applicant's conference presentations.

We welcome submissions from all fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada-U.S. relations as well as Canadian social, economic, political, security, and quality of life issues. Topics particularly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include trade and economics, defense and security cooperation, border management, energy, softwood lumber, environment, and agriculture. We also encourage projects that examine many of the issues on which Canada and Canadians have focused attention, namely protecting and strengthening Canada's social foundations; building a 21st century economy; and securing for Canada a role of pride and influence in the world.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S. Over the past three years applicants have had a 39-percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for doctoral students at accredited U.S. and Canadian four-year colleges and universities whose dissertations are related in substantial part to the study of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and should have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation when they apply for a grant.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful graduate students with funds to help meet the expense of conducting research in Canada in accordance with the following conditions:

1. applicants must personally apply for the grant and carry out their own research. Funds are to be provided only for work undertaken as part of the applicant's formal doctoral program of studies and are to be given to help defray direct costs (travel within Canada, lodging, meals, research support, etc.) resulting from a period of time spent in Canada while doing research. Allowable budget items include: first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association, and funding to attend a conference to present research related to the proposed project;
2. applicants may request funding up to US$10,000;
3. the total amount awarded minus US$500 will be forwarded to the successful candidates upon receipt of a signed Notice of Grant. The final payment of US$500 will be made only after the Embassy receives an electronic version of a report on the candidate's research activities in Canada and general progress in writing his or her dissertation. This report is due by February 15, 2007 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
4. all rights to the dissertation remain the exclusive property of the grant recipient. The Embassy requests notification when the dissertation is completed and that an abstract be sent electronically.
5. the dissertation should acknowledge that the research was completed with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

1. an abstract, approximately 250 words in length, that states the research question, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis (if any), and the proposed methodology. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
2. a concise proposal (four to eight pages) which will:
   1. identify the key issues or the main theoretical problem in the study;
   2. describe and justify the appropriate methodology;
   3. provide a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
   4. indicate what will be learned from this research, why it is worth knowing, and how one will know the conclusions are valid;
   5. explain clearly the present status of the candidate's doctoral studies;
3. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs (for research or conference presentations) must be itemized by destination and include dates; research materials, research support, publication and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing should be documented;
4. a curriculum vitae;
5. an unofficial transcript of grades (sent electronically);
6. proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, i.e., passport, birth certificate or alien resident (green) card (sent electronically, please do not send originals); and
7. the names and contact information of two referees from whom the applicant must solicit recommendations. One of these must be the dissertation advisor, who should clearly assess both the quality of the topic and the candidate's ability to successfully complete the dissertation within a reasonable length of time. These recommendations are essential to the evaluation committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent to the Embassy, preferably electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org, no later than October 31, 2005.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than October 31, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

1. the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
2. the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
3. the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
4. applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Faculty Enrichment Program

The Faculty Enrichment Program (Course Development) provides faculty members an opportunity to develop or update a course(s) with substantial Canadian content that will be offered as part of their regular teaching load. We especially encourage the use of internet technology to enhance existing courses, including the creation of instructional Web sites, interactive technologies, and distance learning links to Canadian universities. In addition to campus-based courses, we also welcome course development projects that include a study component in Canada, providing students a first-hand learning experience. Team teaching applications are welcome.

We welcome submissions from all fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada-U.S. relations as well as Canadian social, economic, political, security, and quality of life issues. Topics particularly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include trade and economics, defense and security cooperation, border management, energy, softwood lumber, environment, and agriculture. We also encourage projects that examine many of the issues on which Canada and Canadians have focused attention, namely protecting and strengthening Canada's social foundations; building a 21st century economy; and securing for Canada a role of pride and influence in the world.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S. Over the past three years applicants have had a 51-percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty members at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities. The candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are already teaching, or will be authorized to teach, a course with substantial Canadian content (33% or more). Applicants are ineligible to receive the same grant in two consecutive years or to receive two individual category Canadian Studies grants in the same grant period.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful candidates with funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which an award is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

1. grants will be awarded for the purpose of developing a new course on Canada, enhancing an existing course on Canada, or modifying an existing course with little or no Canadian content. The new or modified course must have at least 33% Canadian content to be eligible for consideration;
2. all applicants must personally apply for a grant and carry out their own research. When the award constitutes the sole source of financial support, the period of the award must be used exclusively for the proposed project. Applicants are expected to conduct research in Canada for a minimum of three weeks during the award period;
3. grants are provided to help defray direct costs related to a project, including travel primarily within Canada and the U.S. as necessary as well as research and course materials. Allowable budget items include first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association. No provision is made for overhead costs to the institution;
4. faculty may request funding up to US$6,000;
5. 70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to each successful applicant upon receipt of a signed Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the Embassy receives an electronic version or two copies of:
   1. a report on the applicant's research activities in Canada and feedback on the grant program; and
   2. a detailed course syllabus complete with course description, list of weekly topics with selected readings, and preparatory bibliography. These materials are due by February 15, 2007 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
6. the rights to the final course syllabus will remain the exclusive property of the researcher.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

1. an abstract, approximately 250 words in length, that states the research question, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis (if any), and the proposed methodology. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
2. a concise proposal (four to eight pages) which will present:
   1. a description of the proposed course including a preliminary reading list, indicate what students are going to learn from this course, how the course will broaden student awareness of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and why it is worth knowing;
   2. proposals that include a study program in Canada should describe a significant home-institution pre-travel class component, briefing(s) by Canadian faculty or graduate students while in Canada, and student evaluations that will be provided to the Canadian Embassy upon completion of the program;
   3. a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
   4. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs must be itemized by destination and include dates; research and teaching materials and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing should be documented;
   5. a statement outlining the applicant's background and particular areas of interest in Canadian Studies and teaching experience related to Canada (with a description or syllabus for recent courses);
3. a curriculum vitae (not to exceed 5 pages);
4. a letter of commitment from either the applicant's department chairperson, dean or academic vice-president attesting that:
   1. the applicant is a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member; and
   2. the department will offer the new course to be taught by the applicant at least two times during the four following years;
5. the name and contact information of one additional academic reviewer from whom the applicant will solicit a recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent to the Embassy, preferably electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org, no later than October 31, 2005.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than October 31, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

1. the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
2. the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
3. the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
4. applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed course; and the likelihood that the course will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Program Enhancement Grant

The Canadian Studies Program Enhancement Grant is designed to encourage scholarly inquiry and multidisciplinary professional academic activities that contribute to the development or expansion of a Canadian Studies Program. We are particularly interested in innovative projects that promote awareness among students and the public about Canada-U.S. relations, Canadian social, economic, political, security, and quality of life issues and Canada's role in international affairs. Linkages with Canadian institutions, such as student and faculty exchanges or joint academic programs, are especially welcome. Foreign Affairs Canada should be approached as a partial funder. Institutions must demonstrate that they are bringing other sources of funds and innovative ideas to the program.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S.

Eligibility

This grant is intended for U.S. four-year colleges, universities, and research institutions that undertake professional academic activities to further the development of a Canadian Studies Program at their institution.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., or the responsible Canadian Consulate General, will provide funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which a grant is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

1. grants are provided to help defray only direct costs related to professional activities initiated by the institution. These costs include travel, honoraria, research and promotion materials, printing, website development and faculty and course development. Faculty and student first-time membership fees for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association are allowable budget items. No provision is made for released time stipends, secretarial services or overhead costs to the institution;
2. the program begins August 1, 2005, and ends August 31, 2006;
3. institutions may request funding up to $18,000 per year;
4. the total amount granted will be forwarded to the successful institution to the attention of the Canadian Studies Program Director or Coordinator once approved;

Application Requirements

The Canadian Studies Program Director or Coordinator must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

1. an abstract, approximately 250 words in length, that outlines the key objectives and proposed activities that would be supported by the requested funding. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
2. a concise proposal which will include:
   1. an overview of the Canadian Studies program, noting key faculty involved, areas of program specialization (speaker series, publications, research focus, outreach activities, study abroad programs, etc.), degrees or certificates offered, the school or program within which the Canadian Studies program is based;
   2. a statement that identifies the goals and objectives of the program and indicates how the program advances Canadian Studies and broadens student awareness and appreciation of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations;
   3. a schedule of recent and projected activities, including names of participants; names of all faculty members in the Canadian Studies program; articles, monographs and books published on Canada in the past year; a list of all courses taught on Canada along with enrollment figures, and courses to be taught with anticipated enrollments;
3. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources, particularly those from the institution itself.
4. a curriculum vitae of the Canadian Studies Program Director or Coordinator (not to exceed 5 pages);
5. a letter from an appropriate university official indicating institutional agreement to the proposed Canadian Studies program development (enhancement).

Requests for funding for successive years should include a detailed report and financial accounting, indicating what was accomplished with Foreign Affairs Canada support in the past year.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than June 15, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

1. the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
2. the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
3. the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referee and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
4. applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. Key review criteria are the program's academic merit and innovativeness, the relevance of proposed activities; institutional commitment for the program; the likelihood that the proposed activities will be accomplished; and the likelihood that the program will advance knowledge and understanding of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations among students, faculty members, and the public. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Conference Grant Program

The Canadian Studies Conference Grant Program supports conferences that address important and timely issues about Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The Conference Grant is designed to assist an institution in holding a conference and publishing the resulting papers and proceedings in a scholarly fashion. We welcome conferences that engage students and the general public as well as linkages with Canadian academics and institutions.

We welcome submissions from all fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada-U.S. relations as well as Canadian social, economic, political, security, and quality of life issues. Topics particularly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include trade and economics, defense and security, border management, energy, softwood lumber, environment, and agriculture. We also encourage projects that examine many of the issues on which Canada and Canadians have focused attention, namely protecting and strengthening Canada's social foundations; building a 21st century economy; and securing for Canada a role of pride and influence in the world.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S. Over the past three years applicants have had a 47-percent success rate.

Eligibility

This grant is intended for U.S. four-year colleges and universities or research institutions that undertake a conference on a Canadian, Canada-U.S. or North American issue.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which a grant is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

1. grants are provided to help defray only direct costs related to the proposed conference. These costs include travel, honoraria, and publishing costs. No provision is made for released time stipends or for overhead costs to the institutions;
2. the conference period begins August 2, 2005, and ends January 2, 2007;
3. institutions may request funding up to $15,000;
4. 70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to the successful institution to the attention of the conference coordinator upon receipt of a signed Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the Embassy receives an electronic copy of the papers or conference proceedings and clear evidence that they will be published. These materials are due by January 15, 2007 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
5. conference papers will remain the exclusive property of the writers. The Embassy requests two copies of the published papers or proceedings or an electronic version. Publications should acknowledge that the project was completed with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

1. an abstract, approximately 250 words in length, that outlines the focus of the conference, rationale for its relevance, the target audience, any partner institutions, conference date and venue, and publication plans. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
2. a concise proposal (four to eight pages) which will:
   1. identify the key issues to be addressed by the conference and explain the context of the project as well as its relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations;
   2. present a complete schedule of activities, including a timetable for the publication of papers/proceedings; and identify expected participants, partner institutions or organizations, if any, and the intended audience;
3. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources, particularly those from the institution itself. Foreign Affairs Canada should be approached as a partial funder.
4. a curriculum vitae of the conference coordinator(s) (not to exceed 5 pages);
5. the names and contact information of two scholars from whom the applicants will solicit recommendations. Recommendation letters must be sent directly to the Embassy by mail or submitted electronically. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent to the Embassy, preferably electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org, no later than June 15, 2005.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than June 15, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

1. the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
2. the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
3. the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
4. applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. The International Academic Relations Division of Foreign Affairs Canada will make final decisions based on the recommendations of the pre-selection jury as well as the Canadian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed conference; and the likelihood that the conference will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their applications, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Matching Grant Program

Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S., at its discretion, may provide a matching grant to support Canadian Studies Programs and projects which have been funded by a major foundation or other funding institution. It is usually a partial match of a larger award (e.g., 1 for 4 ratio) provided for a specific project.

Accredited U.S. four year colleges and universities and research institutes that demonstrate a serious interest in Canada, Canada/U.S. or Canada/North America, are eligible. The institution must estimate the longevity of the program or project after Canadian government support is exhausted. No specific deadline applies.

For further information, please contact the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

Library Support Program

The Library Support Program is designed to assist university libraries to strengthen their Canadiana library holdings in order to support teaching and research in Canadian Studies. Foreign Affairs Canada, through the Canadian Consulates or Embassy, will contribute up to $2,500 Canadian for library materials (books, journals, CD-ROMs, microforms) purchased by university libraries on a matching grant basis. These funds will be available only for the purchase of library materials considered to be Canadiana and which are deemed by the Consulate or Embassy to qualify as having a specific bearing on the study of Canada and/or Canadian culture. For more information see: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/pages/5_govprogs/i_librsupp.html and contact the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

International Research Linkages Grant

The International Research Linkages Grant is designed to facilitate international collaboration between U.S. and Canadian institutions while fostering the development of permanent exchange networks by providing assistance to teams of researchers from the United States and Canada in order to organize seminars or other forms of research linkages. Foreign Affairs Canada will provide up to $10,000 Canadian to assist in the establishment or the development of research networks in the area of Canadian Studies between Canada and the United States. For more information see: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/pages/5_govprogs/hh_linkage.html and contact the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

Outreach Grant

The Outreach Grant is designed to encourage and support training and resource development that benefit K-12 teachers who teach about Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. The program seeks to broaden and strengthen awareness and understanding about Canada among students throughout the U.S. Canadian Studies programs with a significant track record with K-12 outreach are eligible. For more information, please consult the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

Canadian Consulates with Designated Territories

ANCHORAGE
(Alaska)
Mr. Rudy Brueggemann
Canadian Consulate, Anchorage
310 K Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
Tel: 907-264-6719; Fax: 907-264-6713

ATLANTA
(Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
Ms. Judith M. Costello
Consulate General of Canada
1175 Peachtree Street, N.E.
100 Colony Square, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30361-6205
Tel: (404) 532-2033; Fax: (404) 532-2050

BOSTON
(Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon)
Mr. Marc Jacques
Consulate General of Canada
Three Copley Place, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02216
Tel: (617) 262-3338 ext. 3254 Fax: (617) 262-3415

BUFFALO
(Upstate and Western New York, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia)
Ms. Megan Toohey
Consulate General of Canada
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, NY 14203-2884
Tel: (716) 858-9580; Fax: (716) 852-4340

CHICAGO
(Illinois; Missouri; Wisconsin; Davenport, IA; Kansas City, KS; and Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton & Porter counties, IN)
Ms. Colleen Duke
Consulate General of Canada
180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60601-6714
Tel: (312) 616-1870; Fax: (312) 616-1877

DALLAS / HOUSTON
(Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas)
Mr. Ashley Johnson
Consulate of Canada
5847 San Felipe Street, Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77057
Tel: (713) 821-1443; Fax: (713) 821-1611

DENVER
(Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming)
Ms. Inta Morris
Consulate General of Canada
1625 Broadway, Suite 2600
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 626-0640, Fax: (303) 572-1158

DETROIT
(Kentucky; Michigan; Ohio, Indiana (except Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton and Porter counties))
Mr. Dennis Moore
Consulate General of Canada
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100
Detroit, MI 48243-1798
Tel: (313) 446-7039 Fax: (313) 567-2164

LOS ANGELES
(Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada)
Ms. Pamela Johnson
Consulate General of Canada
550 South Hope 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 346-2773; Fax: (213) 687-3781

MIAMI
(Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Ms. Andrée Poitras-Emard
Consulate General of Canada
200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1600
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 579-1600; Fax: (305) 374-6774

MINNEAPOLIS
(Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Mr. Joel Wessman
Consulate General of Canada
701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Tel: (612) 492-2902; Fax: (612) 332-4061

NEW YORK
(New York City & Eastern New York, Connecticut, New Jersey)
Ms. Jennifer Kay
Consulate General of Canada
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1175
Tel: (212) 596-1699; Fax: (212) 596-1792

SAN FRANCISCO
(Northern California)
Mr. Andrew Thompson
Canadian Consulate Trade Office
555 Montgomery Street
Suite 1288
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 834-3180 ext. 23; Fax: (415) 834-3189

SEATTLE
(Idaho, Oregon, Washington)
Mr. Kevin Cook
Consulate General of Canada
412 Plaza 600, Sixth and Stewart
Seattle, WA 98101-1286
Tel: (206) 770-4065; Fax: (206) 443-9662

WASHINGTON, D.C.
(Delaware, District of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia)
Dr. Daniel Abele
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202) 682-7717; Fax: (202) 682-7791