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Future Cities Institute Grants and Scholarships

Explore a vibrant spectrum of opportunities with the Future Cities Institute's (FCI) Grants and Scholarships. Designed to empower the next generation of urban innovators, these funding initiatives support students, researchers, and professionals tackling the complex challenges of sustainable and resilient cities. Our grants fuel groundbreaking research and development in areas like housing, mobility innovation, modelling integrated future cities and sustainable infrastructure. Scholarships, on the other hand, celebrate excellence by helping talented individuals advance their education and expertise in creating thriving urban environments. Each award reflects FCI’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, equity, and transformative impact.

Discover the inspiring stories of past recipients who have leveraged these opportunities to make a difference. From leading community projects to pioneering innovative technologies, their work exemplifies the ethos of Future Cities. These success stories highlight the tangible outcomes of our grants and scholarships, showcasing how empowered individuals can drive meaningful change. Join a community of visionaries shaping the future of cities. Apply today to be a part of this transformative journey.

Future Cities Institute Graduate Research Scholarships (FCI-GRS)

More information is coming soon.

Future Cities Institute Postdoctoral Innovation Fellowship Awards (FCI-PIF)

The Future Cities Institute Postdoctoral Innovation Fellowship (FCI-PIF) awards are provided to new or existing externally-funded Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Waterloo who are focusing on advancing knowledge that will shape the cities of tomorrow.

Value of the award

Valued at up to $10,000 each, the FCI-PIF is supplementary to the applicant’s external Postdoctoral funding

Funds are paid to the FCI-PIF recipient in installments throughout the funding period

Eligibility criteria

Postdoctoral Fellows from across the University of Waterloo campus are encouraged to apply for a FCI-PIF if they:

Are currently receiving or are about to receive external funding to support a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Waterloo

Satisfy the University of Waterloo’s general eligibility requirements for supplementary Postdoctoral funding

Are building a research program with a focus on one or more of the FCI’s core research areas

Are committed to innovative and solution-oriented scholarship that involves authentic engagement with communities and focuses on addressing real-world opportunities

The application cycle for 2024-2025 scholarships is now closed.

Future Cities Institute Knowledge Mobilization Grant

The Future Cities Institute Knowledge Mobilization Grants (FCI-KMbG)will fund high-impact initiatives that bridge research with real-world applications for cities and communities. Grants will be available for projects advancing cross-sectoral knowledge mobilization that is aligned with our mission of fostering healthy and prosperous cities and communities. The grant will support knowledge mobilization activities related to ongoing projects involving collaboration with an external partner (e.g., policymakers, practitioners, general public, specific communities, etc.) that address one or more of the FCI’s core research areas.

More information is coming soon

Future Cities Institute Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholarship (FCI-EIS)

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