The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship

The Policy Research Division (POR) of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada announces the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship 2008/2009.

The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship is a foreign policy research position in the Policy Research Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade which provides direct experience in a policy planning environment.

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ELIGIBILITY
The ideal candidate will be working towards or have completed a PhD on a topic of relevance to Canada's foreign policy. Exceptional candidates with a Masters degree will also be considered. The Fellowship is open to Canadian citizens. A security clearance will be required.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Interested candidates should include with their application letter: (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a complete transcript, (iii) a one page research proposal on a significant foreign policy issue relevant to Canada, (iv) a sample paper or publication, and (v) the names of three references.

AWARD
The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship carries a stipend of $49,500 for nine months (September to May).

APPLICATION INFORMATION
The deadline for applications is December 31, 2007. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Ottawa at their own expense.

Applications should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to:
Cadieux-Leger Fellowship Administrator
Policy Research Division (POR)
Dept. of Foreign Affairs
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2
Fax: (613) 944-0687
Email: out-info.por@international.gc.ca