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Virtual Scholar in Residence Program

2004 Virtual Scholar In Residence Program

"Governance Beyond Borders" and
"Indigenous Legal Traditions"

In order to enhance its capacity to conduct multidisciplinary legal policy research using innovative research and management practices, the Law Commission of Canada (LCC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have created a Virtual Scholar in Residence Program.

The Virtual Scholar in Residence Program is an on-going initiative. Each year, the program will provide funding for individuals to work with the LCC to advance research in one of its four research themes.

The Virtual Scholar in Residence will receive a stipend of up to a maximum of $50,000 to cover an eight-month period of intensive research with the LCC. In addition, up to $10,000 will be provided by the LCC for research expenses.

The Virtual Scholar in Residence is expected to take a leading role in advancing the LCC's research. This may include undertaking some of the following tasks:

• drafting an LCC discussion paper or report;
  
  
• preparing one or more research papers based on original research;
  
  
• attending roundtables or study panels organised by the LCC;
  
  
• participating in LCC meetings;
  
  
• participating in or organizing conference sessions, seminars or workshops;
  
  
• participating in consultations with stakeholder groups and the general public; and,
  
  
• preparing content for the LCC's Web site.

This year, the Law Commission will bring on two virtual scholars. One will take a lead role in advancing the Commission's research on globalization and "Governance Beyond Borders". The other Virtual Scholar in Residence will work on "Indigenous Legal Traditions".

For comprehensive program information and application materials, please consult the program description in the SSHRC Grants Guide.

Deadline for submissions: December 1, 2003